Jennie

The Life of the American Beauty Who Became the Toast—and Scandal—of Two Continents, Ruled an Age and Raised a Son—Winston Churchill—Who Shaped History

By: Ralph G. Martin

Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt

“A master work … Jennie was released to a public that became entranced by her story, and will again be now that she is back in print in this magnificent single volume.”—from the foreword by Sir Martin Gilbert, the official biographer of Winston Churchill

Sourcebooks is bringing the internationally acclaimed New York Times bestseller back for a new generation of listeners.

Jennie Churchill was not merely Winston’s mother. She was the most captivating and desired woman of her age. Originally from Brooklyn, Jennie became the reigning queen of British society. Beautiful and defiant, she lived with an honesty that made her the talk of two continents.

Sir Martin Gilbert, official biographer of Winston Churchill, writes that Jennie is “a master work” that “pulses with energy as the author leads us from her cradle to relatively early grave, at the age of sixty-seven, of a woman who finally emerges—under his guiding hand—from the shadow of being a great man’s mother, to being a woman in her own right.”

©2008 Ralph G. Martin (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing

Become unavailable

The story was fantastic. I was getting to the end of it totally enjoying it and then it became unavailable for playback. I have no idea what that means. It’s still in my library, but I can’t read it and I so dearly want to finish the story.

Most incredible life

This story Held my attention - Jenny Churchill she was a
A true Wonder Woman and extremely skilled in connecting people while deeply involved in Society, Politics, Business, Charities, and Love. Amazing Lady and beloved Mother.

Excellent

I read this book decades ago and recommended to my current book club. Everyone loved it! Well researched and fun glimpse into Victorian society. I enjoyed hearing about the very full life of a remarkable woman. Well done.

Outstanding narration

Fabulous story! Well documented, engaging life story of Jennie Jerome Churchill. I had no idea she was such an important, accomplished figure in her lifetime. Highly recommend this book!

One of my favorite books this year

I listen to over 100 books a year and few are biographies. I don’t know how I needed up finding this book, and I didn’t have high expectations- but I loved it. It was well written and narrated - and fascinating, I am awed and inspired by Jenny Churchill. I sincerely hope others listen to this excellent book.