"A brava performance... Johnson has not only celebrated Churchill in this book: he has emulated him with comparable panache." Financial Times 'In this spirited, entertaining tale... Johnson deftly weaves his narrative between war, politics and personal life.' Observer 'Churchill’s own energy - his indefatigable pursuit of excitement, glory, place and power - demands a writer of fizz and passion to do history justice. Johnson is that writer.' Mail on Sunday 'Riveting... Boris is a superb, accessible writer, with an easy, good-humoured touch.' Independent 'As high on entertainment as it is on providing an appraisal of the great man’s achievements.' Daily Telegraph 'Genuinely clever... this book sizzles.' The Times