Jennie Churchill: Winston's American Mother Free Audiobook Download by Anne Sebba

Anne Sebba's new biography of Jennie Churchill, Winston's American Mother: A Biography of the Remarkable Woman Who Raised Him, is an outstanding work of historical biography. The author has done a brilliant job of moving Winston Churchill's story into the larger context of 20th century British and US history. By doing this, public figures like Hillary Clinton and former US President George W. Bush emerge as only one part of a complex network of relationships in which world events are determined by blood ties.

Jennie Churchill was a striking woman for her time, a socialite and member of the American upper crust. She was Winston Churchill's American mother and he adored her. After his father's death from typhoid in 1874, she became indispensable to him. She was also one of the great beauties of her day, and George V's mistress.

Winston Churchill was much admired in America but he had a difficult relationship with his American mother Jennie. They had very different backgrounds and personalities, but Winston never quite knew how to explain this to Americans who expected him to be "a ruddy little Englishman" and would not understand how a British diplomat's wife could become an American.

Winston Churchill's mother, Jennie, was the English socialite who raised him after his father abandoned them. She was a great influence on Winston and it is through her example that he learned to be an idealist and look beyond the political madness of Europe.

Jennie was Winston Churchill's mother, but he never knew her. This book explores their relationship and how Jennie endured some of the darkest days in the 20th century alongside her son. It's a truly captivating tale especially by those who are not familiar with Winston Churchill's family.

Jennie Churchill: Winston's American Mother is a biography written by Anne Sebba. The audiobook is narrated by [Joanna David]. Jennie Churchill, who was the youngest child of John Spencer-Churchill and the youngest sister of the Duke of Marlborough, became one of England's most beloved and respected women during World War I. Her son, Winston Churchill, became Prime Minister in Britain during World War II.