Lady Clementine highly valued her contributions to Winston, the War, and the Nation, and she was disappointed that she didn’t receive the public recognition she felt she deserved for her hard work and forward thinking. Her life was consumed by her partnership with Winston and service to England. She did feel guilty from time to time, but she never felt convicted to put their needs before (or even on par with) her own. However, for me, all of these positive achievements were overshadowed by her lack of involvement with her children. During WW11, her work to improve shelters for London citizens and her other work with charitable projects was impressive. She was a tireless champion for women’s rights and equal opportunities for women. Lady Clementine was relentless in the causes and concerns to which she was committed. Benedict created a remarkable complete portrait of this complicated woman. I did feel empathy for her at a few points when it seemed she might be suffering from bouts of postpartum depression, mental stress, and exhaustion. As a result of personal stress and a zealous commitment to work, to entertain, and to support Winston, she needed frequent solo vacations….one lasted four months. I DO think it’s possible for women to have a dual career of work and family, but Clementine clearly found the role of a nurturing parent challenging. Although she contributed greatly to Winston Churchill’s success, the delegation of the care of their five children to the almost exclusive oversight of a nanny disappointed me.
If you love WW1 and WW11 history from an English perspective, you might enjoy Benedict’s well-researched and candid portrayal of Lady Clementine and her various achievements.Īn Interesting Historical Character: Lady Clementine is a somewhat difficult review for me to write in the respect that I have conflicting thoughts about Lady Clementine. The story is rich in historical details and descriptions of events, people, and places. Packed With Historical Details: Author Marie Benedict condenses decades of history as she relates the story of Clementine Churchill.
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