Churchill, James C. Humes
Churchill, James C. Humes
List: $19.95 | Sale: $13.97
Club: $9.97

Churchill
The Prophetic Statesman

Author: James C. Humes

Narrator: Matthew Brenher

Unabridged: 4 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/19/2012

Synopsis

Churchill: The Prophetic Statesmanreveals the astonishingly accurate predictions of Britains most famous prime minister and how his criticsperceptions of them shaped his political career. Who could have foreseen the start of World War I twenty-five years before the assassination of a Serbian archduke plunged Europe into war? Who could have predicted the rise of al-Qaeda nearly eight decades before anyone had heard of Osama bin Laden? Winston Churchill did. Now for the first time, bestselling author James C. Humes reveals these and other shocking predictions made by this legendary figure. Churchill didnt need a crystal ball to tell the future. Using his skills as a historian, he studied patterns of the past to make his eerily accurate forecasts, including the rise of European fascism, the fall of the Iron Curtain, and the exact day of his own death as he entered his final years. In fascinating detail, Humes astonishing biography documents the spot-on prophecies Churchill foretold and the political consequences he endured for sharing them.

About James C. Humes

James C. Humes is a professor of language and leadership at the University of Southern Colorado and the author of numerous books, including Nixon's Ten Commandments of Leadership and Negotiation, Confessions of a White House Ghostwriter, and The Wit and Wisdom of Winston Churchill. He served briefly in Eisenhower's White House and was a speaker, in London, for ceremonies commemorating Churchill's 125th birthday. James lives in Pueblo, Colorado.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Paige on October 19, 2014

The book had great suggestions and helps for public speakers, but I didn't feel like Mr. Humes took his own advice. I felt like he said in three pages what could have been said in a paragraph. Read it for the good ideas, but feel free to skim.......more

Goodreads review by Jean on December 23, 2016

The book goes through details of speaking from opening to ending. What I enjoyed most was the ideas, supporting facts, and real stories from famous speakers to illustrate the point. The reader will not only learn about speaking but gain quotes that are entertaining as well as meaningful. The reader......more

Goodreads review by Harrison on June 24, 2021

Generally speaking, this book offers some good advice about speaking. Distilled to their most basic points, the 21 “powers” he outlines would do any speaker good. They are not lessons from history so much as they are lessons from experience with historical anecdotes filling in the extra 160 pages. Th......more

Goodreads review by Graham on October 15, 2024

Not bad. Was recommended this one from a friend. Covers a good range of tips for good public speaking/general writing with examples from historical figures. Helped me give a better work presentation. Made a list of tips to hold onto from it to hang onto.......more

Goodreads review by Robert on March 24, 2019

A practical guide to leadership and effective communication, compiled into 21 easy to read and accessible chapters. I am keeping my copy near my desk for future reference.......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List