Here are 14 things we can learn from Churchill, all summarized from “The Splendid and the Vile,”to become better writers. Weaved throughout the book are insights into Churchill the writer: his struggles, his methods, and plenty of examples of his prose. Instead, we feel the anguish and triumph from those making decisions shaping the war and those simply victim to it. We see the dawn of war and all its terrors from well-sourced documentation, which Larson uses to crawl inside the minds of the participants.Īs a result, we get much more than another academic tale about the London Blitz. Not only from Churchill, but from members of his family, his cabinet, and his support staff. Larson tells the story of the London Blitz from deeply personal perspectives. I’m sure many potential readers ask, “Did we really need another Churchill book?” You may know about Winston Churchill’s prowess as an orator.īut what do you know about Churchill the writer and writing teacher?Įrik Larson’s excellent book, “ The Splendid and the Vile” is about Churchill at the time of the London Blitz.
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