The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz is by Erik Larson. Another magnificent nonfiction work by the master of contemporary nonfiction. This is the story of Churchill's first year as Prime Minister. It follows his election, the creation of his cabinet, and the beginning of the Blitz. The book also gives us an inside look into Churchill's personal life and that of his family and friends, and other Brits of the time. Fans of Larson will not be disappointed by this book. Fans of Churchill will discover new tidbits about the man who, in the eyes of many, helped save the world from Hitler. A Reader's Corner Highly Recommended Read. 

Ratings: 11th grade - 10 out of 10.