Franklin and Winston

Jon Meacham's "Franklin and Winston" offers an intimate and compelling exploration of the extraordinary partnership between Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, the two towering figures who guided the Allied powers through the darkest days of World War II. Delving beyond the public personas, Meacham uncovers the complex, crucial, and unique friendship that bound these leaders, detailing their nearly two thousand exchanged messages and numerous secret meetings across continents. From the cocktail hours to the cigars, their candid conversations spanned war strategies, the immense burden of command, personal health, and their family lives. Drawing upon newly discovered sources, including unpublished letters from Roosevelt's 'secret love' Lucy Mercer Rutherfurd and interviews with surviving eyewitnesses, Meacham presents a fresh perspective on the characters and decision-making processes of both men. This definitive account masterfully chronicles the pivotal moments when their combined leadership charted the course for the free world's victory.