‼️ The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History by Boris Johnson‼️
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Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 out of 5) (great rear)
📚 Length: 400 pages
🔊Audiobook: 11 hrs and 9 mins
Why should you read this book?
💡 To get to know a great British leader more personally
💡 See the view of the great British leader through the eyes of Boris Johnson
💡 To realise that even a big great leaders do make decisions whjich are rather controversial
I personally considered the author, Boris Johnson, to be a controversial figure. I remember Boris from 2014 when he branded his little bus with Union Jack and a line: £ 354 mil for NHS. He was on the way to take the UK out of the EU and to kick out all the immigrants (incl. me) out of the UK. To that, I would like to say that I feel sorry for the UK now, because all civilised immigrants of European origin left or will leave sooner or later, as the country is on a steep economic decline (since Brexit), and the only immigrants who will stay are the immigrants from 3rd world countries. In other words, the immigrants who are mainly a burden, not benefactors of the UK, because the majority of them do not know how to use a toilet or a shower.
The fact that Boris advocated for Brexit made me hate him deeply… But by now, in 2026, it was a decade ago, and as they say, time will heal all the wounds. Now I have become a sizable critic of the EU as well. I disagree with any migration to my own country of origin, because immigrants are stealing our jobs by working more for less. While the locals who inherently hold a right to the country they were born in are being priced out of everything. Now, I believe I would shake Boris’s hand and even take a selfie with him. But when I lived in the UK in 2016. Oh God, I did I hate this guy! ☝️😃
I need to say I felt compelled to read this book because I was interested in who Churchill really was. Even in such a shithole as Prague, there is a square, an arcade, or a building named after Churchill from time to time to this day.
Based on this book, I think that the UK has a massive problem. Churchill is about to be removed from £5 notes as an imperialist, and he will be replaced by one of the UK’s wild species. As an international observer, I am baffled. Churchill won WWII for the UK. Without him, it would not be the same country as it is today. The Nazis would have annihilated all the Jews and turned it upside down. But in modern multicultural Britain, a man who is a white, fat misogynist with an imperial mindset is not somebody to be celebrated, and that is exactly the reason why the UK is on a downward spiral, not only economically but also culturally. I think Boris actually wanted to change that by publishing his book. You can also see that Boris must be one of the biggest living fans of Churchill (which I am fine with).
But I am sure you are already asking how it was.
…
Churchill was born as a British aristocrat as the second in line to the Lord of Marlborough and nearly inherited the Blenheim Palace (which, as Boris rightly notes, is the only second 'maison’ in the UK with the name of Palace in the name after the Buckihnham Palace).
His father, Randolph, was a member of the British Parliament. Here we can see after whom Churchill took after, because later on Churchill served probably in every available post in the British Parliament.
Churchill’s father Randoplh died quite early. Churchill then attended a series of British public schools (mainly military-oriented). Surprisingly, he never went to university… So when somebody tells you to go to the uni, do not forget to point out that Churchill didn’t and he still made it to the Prime Minister of the UK several times.
Churchill was, in my opinion, one of the most experienced statesmen in the UK. What might surprise you is that Churchill wasn’t even elected Prime Minister of the UK when Germany issued the ultimatum.
What Boris rightly points out is that Churchill was probably the last Prime Minister to kill a man until now. Churchill participated in so called Boer War in South Africa in 1899. Sure, his mother had to beg for her son to be recruited and sent to the war, but his experiences had paid off and proved handy later on during the WWII. There is obviously some criticism of Churchill’s role in the Boer War. Remember, he was a British aristocrat. When he was travelling with the army, he had comforts the others could only dream of (such as a personal bathtub, cigars, brandy, and good food). It is also said that when he was escaping from captivity, he sort of betrayed the other fellow he was supposed to escape with. So be it. I was a few days in the Moroccan desert, and I am not so sure how I would be able to deal with the Boer War myself, because it was rough enough…
The fact that Boris advocated for Brexit made me hate him deeply… But by now, in 2026, it was a decade ago, and as they say, time will heal all the wounds. Now I have become a sizable critic of the EU as well. I disagree with any migration to my own country of origin, because immigrants are stealing our jobs by working more for less. While the locals who inherently hold a right to the country they were born in are being priced out of everything. Now, I believe I would shake Boris’s hand and even take a selfie with him. But when I lived in the UK in 2016. Oh God, I did I hate this guy! ☝️😃
I need to say I felt compelled to read this book because I was interested in who Churchill really was. Even in such a shithole as Prague, there is a square, an arcade, or a building named after Churchill from time to time to this day.
Based on this book, I think that the UK has a massive problem. Churchill is about to be removed from £5 notes as an imperialist, and he will be replaced by one of the UK’s wild species. As an international observer, I am baffled. Churchill won WWII for the UK. Without him, it would not be the same country as it is today. The Nazis would have annihilated all the Jews and turned it upside down. But in modern multicultural Britain, a man who is a white, fat misogynist with an imperial mindset is not somebody to be celebrated, and that is exactly the reason why the UK is on a downward spiral, not only economically but also culturally. I think Boris actually wanted to change that by publishing his book. You can also see that Boris must be one of the biggest living fans of Churchill (which I am fine with).
But I am sure you are already asking how it was.
…
Churchill was born as a British aristocrat as the second in line to the Lord of Marlborough and nearly inherited the Blenheim Palace (which, as Boris rightly notes, is the only second 'maison’ in the UK with the name of Palace in the name after the Buckihnham Palace).
His father, Randolph, was a member of the British Parliament. Here we can see after whom Churchill took after, because later on Churchill served probably in every available post in the British Parliament.
Churchill’s father Randoplh died quite early. Churchill then attended a series of British public schools (mainly military-oriented). Surprisingly, he never went to university… So when somebody tells you to go to the uni, do not forget to point out that Churchill didn’t and he still made it to the Prime Minister of the UK several times.
Churchill was, in my opinion, one of the most experienced statesmen in the UK. What might surprise you is that Churchill wasn’t even elected Prime Minister of the UK when Germany issued the ultimatum.
What Boris rightly points out is that Churchill was probably the last Prime Minister to kill a man until now. Churchill participated in so called Boer War in South Africa in 1899. Sure, his mother had to beg for her son to be recruited and sent to the war, but his experiences had paid off and proved handy later on during the WWII. There is obviously some criticism of Churchill’s role in the Boer War. Remember, he was a British aristocrat. When he was travelling with the army, he had comforts the others could only dream of (such as a personal bathtub, cigars, brandy, and good food). It is also said that when he was escaping from captivity, he sort of betrayed the other fellow he was supposed to escape with. So be it. I was a few days in the Moroccan desert, and I am not so sure how I would be able to deal with the Boer War myself, because it was rough enough…
Galipoli debacle
After that, Churchill also served in the government during World War I. This is connected to his debacle at Gallipoli near Istanbul. To be honest, Gallipoli was carnage. The idea could have succeeded, but only in perfect conditions. Churchill’s idea was to come up with something new. In WWI, Turkey fought on the side of Germany and the Britons wanted to cut off supplies coming from Turkey to Germany by opening a new front in South-East Europe. The idea failed. Churchill was kicked out of the government and then he descended into what he called a black dog 🐕🦺 (depression).
After that, Churchill also served in the government during World War I. This is connected to his debacle at Gallipoli near Istanbul. To be honest, Gallipoli was carnage. The idea could have succeeded, but only in perfect conditions. Churchill’s idea was to come up with something new. In WWI, Turkey fought on the side of Germany and the Britons wanted to cut off supplies coming from Turkey to Germany by opening a new front in South-East Europe. The idea failed. Churchill was kicked out of the government and then he descended into what he called a black dog 🐕🦺 (depression).
The tank
But it would not be Churchill if there wasn’t something interesting on the side. We can say that Churchill was trying to innovate the army as well, and gave incentives to the private companies to develop a tank. He was a member of this commission overseeing this secret project (the name "tank" comes from the cover name for water tanks intended for Syria), even after he was kicked out of the government following the Gallipoli debacle. Of course, he was an aristocrat; he did not need a real job. He could do whatever he wanted because he was not limited by resources, as the majority of commoners are. But it does show that he cared about the UK's victory in the war. It shows us he was trying to innovate and save British lives in WWI.
The bulldog and the pussycat
Churchill got married fairly late (he was over 30). It is then interesting to see what kind of dynamic he had with his wife. It is said that he greeted her with a bark (like a British Bulldog), and she mewed like a cat in response. What is good to see is that his wife loved him dearly, and he loved her back.
The social improvement
What I found interesting is that Churchill visited the slums of Manchester, which were located not far away from his fancy hotel. This could be seen as a genuine effort to improve the living conditions of the UK's working class. In this area, we have two expert witnesses. Charlie Chaplin, who was born in London, went through several workhouses in his youth, and when he returned to the UK after WWI, he was surprised that the omnipresent misery had disappeared under the Labour government. The next expert witness is Friedrich Engels, who, thanks to his Irish mistress, really got to see what the working-class slums are. When you click on the links, you can read related books already reviewed by der Kaiser almighty 👑.
Churchill was the one who had set up a network of what we call nowadays 'job centre' - back then referred to as Labour Exchanges. He was the one who pushed for the 'social insurance' when everybody contributes some money from their salary and gets some support in case of unemployment.
Churchill was the one who had set up a network of what we call nowadays 'job centre' - back then referred to as Labour Exchanges. He was the one who pushed for the 'social insurance' when everybody contributes some money from their salary and gets some support in case of unemployment.
Meeting with Hitler, which never happened
Churchill and Hitler never met face-to-face. It is said that Hitler thought that Churchill was finished before World War II as an MP and hence declined the meeting with him.
Passionate painter
I found it interesting that Churchill's way to relax was to paint. He very often painted Chartwell Cottage, but he also painted outside of England in France and Morocco. Since I paint myself, I approve of this way to unwind.
Churchill and Hitler never met face-to-face. It is said that Hitler thought that Churchill was finished before World War II as an MP and hence declined the meeting with him.
Passionate painter
I found it interesting that Churchill's way to relax was to paint. He very often painted Chartwell Cottage, but he also painted outside of England in France and Morocco. Since I paint myself, I approve of this way to unwind.
The Irish Revolt
It is interesting to see that Churchill was not exactly keen on Irish independence. He even delivered a speech in Belfast, where he said that Ireland should have its own independent parliament within the UK. After this speech, Churchill had to be delivered safely by police to the shelter, because the mob got very angry.
Bombing of Dresden
One thing which is a bit controversial about Churchill is the bombing of Dresden. Before WWII, it was a nice city, the capital of Saxony, with many beautiful churches and palaces.
Kaiser’s Verdict: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 out of 5) (excellent read)
The book is quite enjoyable; the only thing I am sad about is that it is not narrated by Churchill himself. Boris is not exactly impartial while writing about Churchill; on the other hand, that adds the excitement needed for admiring what Churchill did.
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