By Erik Larson
Crown, 2020. 464 pgs. Nonfiction
Larson recounts Churchill's first days as prime minister and follows his life and the lives of his family during the worst of the Blitz in Britain. Not quite a complete view of WWII, this book describes the Royal Air Force and many air battles between Germany and Britain, but sometimes pivots to Churchill's home life, the dramas of his family members, or the efforts to raise America's help. At times, I felt that this book wasn't sure what it wanted to talk about. If you can accept that this will take a bit of a meandering view of this era of Churchill's life, you will find many fascinating stories and interesting glimpses of things you've never known about Britain during the Blitz. Erik Larson is known for weaving compelling nonfiction narratives, and this book is no exception. A recommended read for any who may be going through difficult times and who might be heartened by hearing how previous generations dealt with crises.
BHG
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