"Fascinating narrative. The romantic stuff of Victorian adventure fiction, but it has the virtue of being true." -- New York Times Book Review "A gripping narrative of Churchill's adventures as a young journalist. An exciting tale that should be read, if for nothing else, for the fun of it." -- Wall Street Journal "Sandys, Winston Churchill's granddaughter, introduces readers to the youthful--and quite often cocky--adventurer who would eventually become one of Great Britain's most successful and admired prime ministers. Written in a lively narrative style, this affectionate biographical portrait of a very young, very spirited, and very enterprising Winston Churchill succeeds in foreshadowing the magnitude of the renown he eventually achieved. A rip-roaring good read chock-full of action, suspense, and history." -- Booklist "This portrait of Winston Churchill, written by his granddaughter, unapologetically presents the future prime minister as an action hero in the Boer War.

It's rousing reading." -- Publishers Weekly "A romping narrative." -- Denver Post "A diverting account by [Churchill's] granddaughter of a period regarded by the wartime leader as the most exciting adventure of his life. A story of refreshing intimacy, illuminating events of 100 years ago with the humble testimony of history's bit-players." -- Sunday Times "A cracking good yarn. For those who like history without the cobwebs, this is an absorbing, down-to-earth read." -- Independent on Sunday "[A] groundbreaking book--surprisingly the first to really get to grips with this period of Churchill's life ." -- Guardian "[Sandys] displays a Churchillian way with prose; clear, concise, and highly readable.

" -- Observer "A fascinating story, told with a rare combination of insight, thoroughness, and charm." -- Sunday Telegraph "Enthralling stuff." -- Daily Telegraph.