Mary Churchill’s War

The Wartime Diaries of Churchill’s Youngest Daughter

De: Mary Churchill, Emma Soames - editor, Erik Larson - introduction

Narrado por: Beth Eyre, Emma Soames

In 1939, seventeen-year-old Mary found herself in an extraordinary position at an extraordinary time: it was the outbreak of World War II and her father, Winston Churchill, had been appointed First Lord of the Admiralty; within months he would become prime minister.

The young Mary Churchill was uniquely placed to observe this remarkable historical moment, and her diaries—most of which have never been published until now—provide an immediate view of the great events of the war, as well as exchanges and intimate moments with her father. But these diaries also capture what it was like to be a young woman during wartime.

An impulsive and spirited writer, full of coming-of-age self-consciousness and joie de vivre, Mary's diaries are untrammeled by self-censorship or nostalgia. From aid raid sirens at 10 Downing Street to seeing action with the women's branch of the British Army, from cocktail parties with presidents and royals to accompanying her father on key diplomatic trips, Mary's wartime diaries are full of color, rich in historical insight, and a charming and intimate portrait of life alongside Winston Churchill during a key moment of the twentieth century.

©2022 Emma Soames (P)2022 Tantor

Excellent. A recorded history.

A wonderful book written from the diaries of a Winston Churchill's youngest daughter from age 16 until married, through youth, young adulthood, women's auxiliary military service during WWII, and more with the love and admiration for her illustrious father and supportive mother. A beautiful a and true story.

Marvelous historical details

Captivating read! Brings the Era to life.
Her voice rings so true, and how she grows!

Spoiled, perhaps?

Mary’s diary was about her - how she dressed, what she ate, her low self esteem when she referred to herself as fat and how much she loved and respected her father. There were some painful entitled personality episodes and plenty of growing pains.
I enjoyed the fact that her daughter narrated.

Love Mary Soames

Very grateful for her account of her time with her dad. I was able to meet her in Washington, D.C. She was a distinguished lady.

Boring. Not to authors history

Ms. Churchill comes off as a spoiled ignorant GIRL. She never gets to know what Londeners endured. Had to stop listening