jquest63 Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Churchill's Cigar by Stephen McGinty Quick read, interesting account of Churchill's cigar passion. Full of Churchill's witt, against a fascinating historical background. One of my favorite topics was how his cigars were screened for safety. Enjoy
Professor Twain Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 I read this too, enjoyed it immensely... also liked what a mooch he was!
Ken Gargett Posted April 20, 2009 Posted April 20, 2009 Churchill's Cigar by Stephen McGintyQuick read, interesting account of Churchill's cigar passion. Full of Churchill's witt, against a fascinating historical background. One of my favorite topics was how his cigars were screened for safety. Enjoy recently put it on order with amazon so good to know it is worthwhile.
sounddust Posted April 21, 2009 Posted April 21, 2009 An intriguing read indeed. Especially how Sir Winston loved his cigars literally to the very end. And let's not forget about "The Big Cigar".
jenkinschris Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 I enjoyed this book also...I pretty quick read, but the one I really enjoyed was "Churchill's Last Years" (or by another name "Simply Churchill"), by Roy Howells . The author of this book was Winston's nurse and sometime valet (from April 1958 until Winston died on 24 Jan 1965), and gave a real sense of the person and domestic side of Winston at home at Chartwell and the family home at Hyde Park. In m view, Howells told a authoritative story in regard to Winston's particular habits taken from his legendary life, from the weak whiskeys and soda's he drank (and not to forget his verdict on how to drink and 'savor' brandy), to how he prepared and lit his cigars ...truly a great read.
Ken Gargett Posted October 4, 2009 Posted October 4, 2009 Churchill's Cigar by Stephen McGintyQuick read, interesting account of Churchill's cigar passion. Full of Churchill's witt, against a fascinating historical background. One of my favorite topics was how his cigars were screened for safety. Enjoy definitely an enjoyable read.
jquest63 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Posted October 9, 2009 definitely an enjoyable read. Glad you enjoyed it! I wouldn't mind seeing other historical cigar enthusiasts written about as well.
BiseBrisiob Posted December 27, 2009 Posted December 27, 2009 good idea I don't get a chance to read much and when I do I am not sure if I will like a book so this is great thanks
roughrider Posted January 1, 2010 Posted January 1, 2010 Sounds like a good read. Thanks for the tip.
Disburden Posted July 3, 2010 Posted July 3, 2010 This is looking to be a great read. Thanks for all the info!
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