--- product_id: 103745663 title: "Churchill: Walking with Destiny" price: "£21.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/103745663-churchill-walking-with-destiny store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Churchill: Walking with Destiny **Price:** £21.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Churchill: Walking with Destiny - **How much does it cost?** £21.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/103745663-churchill-walking-with-destiny) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Churchill: Walking with Destiny 1 by Roberts, Andrew (ISBN: 9780141981253) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Absolute delight, a highly readable adventure with one of the greatest men - I very much enjoyed reading this book. I wanted an in-depth account that didn't pull punches in examining Churchill, and this book did that. As a very controversial figure, Churchill is usually either overly lionized or critisized, and I think this book does a good job of highlighting his all-too-human faults as well as his outstanding achievements both as a world-moving figure and as what sounds like a wonderful man. Like most great men, I wouldn't have wanted to work for him, but his vision and courage were truly astounding. I highly recommend this read to learn more. Review: ‘Walking with Destiny’: best Churchill biography ever? - Andrew Roberts’ biography of the man who tens of millions worldwide regarded in 1945 as “probably the greatest man alive” is a highly literate page-turner full of fresh perspectives. While not eschewing controversies which dogged Churchill’s reputation throughout his career (most of them exaggerated and stoked by jealous political rivals), Roberts presents the facts & detailed evidence in each case, allowing the reader to draw his/her own conclusions. Among hundreds of previously-published biographies of Churchill, this might justifiably claim to be the best-ever, certainly in a single volume. Roberts’ narrative structure is that of traditional classic biography with a chronological timeline. Alongside the public parliamentary battles and legion of detractors Churchill created by ‘crossing the floor’ not once but twice before 1922 (to more effectively champion his centrist/liberal positions in support of home rule for Ireland, women’s suffrage, the introduction of the welfare state and House of Lords reform), mistakes in the conduct of the First World War are not glossed over but recounted in forensic detail which never fails to engage. Subsequent years ‘in the wilderness’ prior to his celebrated leadership through WW2 are matched by deep insights into Churchill's personal life, chronic financial difficulties and highly supportive marriage. The reader is reminded again and again of Churchill’s great resilience, legendary capacity for work and formidable oratory skill: in the 40 years prior to becoming PM in 1940, Churchill had given more than 1,000 public speeches in Parliament, at formal meetings or out ‘on the stump.’ One factor of which I was previously unaware was the great number of personal injuries Churchill suffered, particularly in his early 20s, including a four-times dislocated shoulder and many broken bones. Fearless - some might say foolhardy - in the presence of physical danger, Churchill was often under enemy fire right up to 1916 when as a serving MP with already a long record of active military service he nevertheless volunteered for the western front following the failure of the Dardanelles venture. He once observed: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result” and he was, indeed, shot at without result on numerous occasions. Churchill’s legendary impish wit and clever insight shines through even in situations of the gravest adversity. Roberts’ book is a fine lesson in how biography ought to be written and is highly recommended, especially to readers interested in this remarkable and important figure of the 20th century and not intimidated by the book’s >1,000 pages’ length. It’s an impressive achievement. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 8,683 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 6 in Political Leader Biographies 7 in World War II Biographies (Books) 17 in British Historical Military Biographies | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,553) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 5.1 x 19.8 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0141981253 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0141981253 | | Item weight | 833 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 1152 pages | | Publication date | 5 Sept. 2019 | | Publisher | Penguin | ## Images ![Churchill: Walking with Destiny - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-Pc3NrecL.jpg) ![Churchill: Walking with Destiny - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819wyK4MaIL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute delight, a highly readable adventure with one of the greatest men *by M***S on 14 February 2026* I very much enjoyed reading this book. I wanted an in-depth account that didn't pull punches in examining Churchill, and this book did that. As a very controversial figure, Churchill is usually either overly lionized or critisized, and I think this book does a good job of highlighting his all-too-human faults as well as his outstanding achievements both as a world-moving figure and as what sounds like a wonderful man. Like most great men, I wouldn't have wanted to work for him, but his vision and courage were truly astounding. I highly recommend this read to learn more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Walking with Destiny’: best Churchill biography ever? *by A***R on 31 December 2018* Andrew Roberts’ biography of the man who tens of millions worldwide regarded in 1945 as “probably the greatest man alive” is a highly literate page-turner full of fresh perspectives. While not eschewing controversies which dogged Churchill’s reputation throughout his career (most of them exaggerated and stoked by jealous political rivals), Roberts presents the facts & detailed evidence in each case, allowing the reader to draw his/her own conclusions. Among hundreds of previously-published biographies of Churchill, this might justifiably claim to be the best-ever, certainly in a single volume. Roberts’ narrative structure is that of traditional classic biography with a chronological timeline. Alongside the public parliamentary battles and legion of detractors Churchill created by ‘crossing the floor’ not once but twice before 1922 (to more effectively champion his centrist/liberal positions in support of home rule for Ireland, women’s suffrage, the introduction of the welfare state and House of Lords reform), mistakes in the conduct of the First World War are not glossed over but recounted in forensic detail which never fails to engage. Subsequent years ‘in the wilderness’ prior to his celebrated leadership through WW2 are matched by deep insights into Churchill's personal life, chronic financial difficulties and highly supportive marriage. The reader is reminded again and again of Churchill’s great resilience, legendary capacity for work and formidable oratory skill: in the 40 years prior to becoming PM in 1940, Churchill had given more than 1,000 public speeches in Parliament, at formal meetings or out ‘on the stump.’ One factor of which I was previously unaware was the great number of personal injuries Churchill suffered, particularly in his early 20s, including a four-times dislocated shoulder and many broken bones. Fearless - some might say foolhardy - in the presence of physical danger, Churchill was often under enemy fire right up to 1916 when as a serving MP with already a long record of active military service he nevertheless volunteered for the western front following the failure of the Dardanelles venture. He once observed: “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result” and he was, indeed, shot at without result on numerous occasions. Churchill’s legendary impish wit and clever insight shines through even in situations of the gravest adversity. Roberts’ book is a fine lesson in how biography ought to be written and is highly recommended, especially to readers interested in this remarkable and important figure of the 20th century and not intimidated by the book’s >1,000 pages’ length. It’s an impressive achievement. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WC - a true hero *by A***E on 28 February 2025* Unfortunately, I am almost finished this terrific book. Although I'm not an historian by profession, I have enjoyed most of it. The bits I didn't enjoy were the - often too many - details of the political wranglings and their sequelae. What was most enjoyable was WC's childhood background, his resilience in the face of stupidity and resistance, and his incredible insight into what could - and did - happen. Even while not particularly admiring WC's sense that imperialism is generally a 'good thing', it's forgivable in the light of his sense of altruism. What I would dearly loved to have known is why and how someone whose parents were clearly not supportive of him - in fact, the opposite (except in later years, his mother) - managed to not only survive into a grand old age, but was an amazing leader in a time of crisis. But then, the writer isn't a psychologist, I suppose. All in all, a very balanced view of the great man (who, I confess I hadn't much time for before reading the book). It highlights human nature at its best and worst. ## Frequently Bought Together - Churchill - Walking With Destiny /anglais - Napoleon: A Life - The Last King of America: The Misunderstood Reign of George III --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/103745663-churchill-walking-with-destiny](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/103745663-churchill-walking-with-destiny) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*