October 2, 2006

Book of the Week: The Hinge of Fate

War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory. Georges Clemenceau

The above quote is a good summary of Hinge of Fate--fourth book in Sir Winston Churchill's WWII series.

Like the others, it is full of personal remembrances and memos.

The memos actually make for tedious reading at times, but for the most part Churchill's narrative is captivating. I was especially intrigued by the chapter on a vote of censure that took place during the war's darkest days. Churchill's reaction to it would be educational for people in positions of leadership today.

For other Book-Of-The-Week entries, including the previous three volumes in Churchill's WWII series, click here.

Posted by Andrew on October 2, 2006 1:51 PM.

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Posted by: shanna at October 2, 2006 3:50 PM