Jennie

The Life of the American Beauty Who Became the Toast—and Scandal—of Two Continents, Ruled an Age and Raised a Son—Winston Churchill—Who Shaped History

De: Ralph G. Martin

Narrado por: Pearl Hewitt

“A master work … Jennie was released to a public that became entranced by her story, and will again be now that she is back in print in this magnificent single volume.”—from the foreword by Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill

Sourcebooks is bringing the internationally acclaimed New York Times bestseller back for a new generation of listeners.

Jennie Churchill was not merely Winston’s mother. She was the most captivating and desired woman of her age. Originally from Brooklyn, Jennie became the reigning queen of British society. Beautiful and defiant, she lived with an honesty that made her the talk of two continents.

Sir Martin Gilbert, official biographer of Winston Churchill, writes that Jennie is “a master work” that “pulses with energy as the author leads us from her cradle to relatively early grave, at the age of sixty-seven, of a woman who finally emerges—under his guiding hand—from the shadow of being a great man’s mother, to being a woman in her own right.”

©2008 Ralph G. Martin (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Enjoyed the audio version of this book

I liked the excerpts from letters, they were nicely placed in the story. Additionally, the narration was very well done. Extremely easy to listen to.

One of my favorite books this year

I listen to over 100 books a year and few are biographies. I don’t know how I needed up finding this book, and I didn’t have high expectations- but I loved it. It was well written and narrated - and fascinating, I am awed and inspired by Jenny Churchill. I sincerely hope others listen to this excellent book.

Epic

This amazing story reads like a novel, informs like a history lesson and keeps you riveted like a thriller! I thought it would be interesting but wasn’t prepared to to completely engulfed in life of this intriguing women. The author has done a wonderful job of taking the reader inside the world and life of the times. The narrator adds that special spark that complements and completes the experience!

A goldmine of new information

Perfect for history nerds. This has a lot of original sources, letters and new information I’d never heard before. Absolutely loved it

Excellent

I read this book decades ago and recommended to my current book club. Everyone loved it! Well researched and fun glimpse into Victorian society. I enjoyed hearing about the very full life of a remarkable woman. Well done.

Outstanding narration

Fabulous story! Well documented, engaging life story of Jennie Jerome Churchill. I had no idea she was such an important, accomplished figure in her lifetime. Highly recommend this book!