Never Surrender

Read this book in 2005, and its the 2nd volume of the wonderful Winston Churchill quartet of books.This tale is set in 1940, and it tells us the battle of wills between Winston Churchil and Adolf Hitler.Although Churchill is isolated in Britain itself and mistrusted by his colleagues, and tormented by ghosts from the past, he's more than beacon for Britain against the Nazi evil.The Nazis under Adolf Hitler may have conquered most of France, with Paris included, Holland, Belgium, and brought Britain on it knees at Dunkirk, the only battle Hitler cannot win against Churchill is the Battle of the Mind.What is to follow is a four week war of mind games between Churchill and Hitler, in which Churchill will somehow break Hitler's stronghold over Britain because he's showing the stronger of the two in this battle of wills.Highly recommended, for this is a fantastic addition to this great series, and that's why I like to call this episode: "An Excellent Recreation Of Willpower"!

SAFE READING - NO SPOILERSIf you want details of the story, see other reviews; I am going to comment generally.I have the book (hardcover) and the audiobook, now on my iPod with all the other Michael Dobbs', a writer I recommend highly. With his own life experiences, his well-researched expertise as a modern historian and skill as a writer, he manages to weave stories which capture the time, the events and the characters and shine a revelatory searchlight into dark corners. Little in the events that helped to shape the modern world shocks him and he manages, with great skill, to make these household names human. But enough of the stories which I recommend. I hope Michael Dobbs made his money before the prices fell. (Apart from their quality, appearance and feeling, these hardcover prices are astonishing.)I have most of Dobbs' on CDs and, with Tim Pigot-Smith reading, they are a joy. I listen a lot in the car.Pigot-Smith is a wonderful reader, usually understated with just enough of a difference in the voice to create, establish and sustain a character throughout the book. I found him first in the Dobb's Churchill books, all of which he has read on CD, as I researched Churchill. Shut your eyes (not recommended on the M6, especially around Birmingham!) and it is Churchill there in the car with you. Pigot-Smith has him to perfection. Combined with Dobbs' insightful (and understated) writing, they are a perfect team.Highly Recommended.

This is the second of Dobbs' novels, which focuses on Winston Churchill and other important influential people during a moments of World War Two, in this case the evacuation of Dunkirk.Whilst not a natural page turner, this is in fact a well-thought out, interesting novel which highlights the trials and tribulations our wartime leader faced, not only from Germany, but from individuals close to him and the inner demons he faced himself.Such novels deserve praise as it not only provides readers with a lot of historical content, it also introduces other aspects to what was happening.Another comprehensive tale from one of our most astute political writers.

How can michael dobbs not get it wrong? Everything he writes is superb and this novel interwined with history is another example of the mans outstanding talent.Having said that, you have to know in advance that we are talking about history here and this is not some fast read in one go novel. It is slow and fascinating and i enjoyed it immensely.Take a look at his other churchill novels and everything else he has written.In conclusion, highly recommended!!!!

With this series of novels you never know where truth ends and fiction begins, delivered on time and as described.

Excellent book. I thought of writing a novel with a simliar premise but this book blew that idea away. Dobbs got there first!

As you may expect Michael Dobbs has produced a great read again. It is amazing how he weaves historical fact into such great fiction. A very enjoyable book.

Very good condition