The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson

I mentioned Churchill to a British friend of mine who immediately raved about this book. I was skeptical about a book written by Boris Johnson, but that was my mistake...  The writing is actually very good, and the book is entertaining, easy to read and fascinating. It's not a traditional "linear" biography, and in some places, Johnson discusses Churchill's impact on historical events without providing much detail about the event itself. So for those of us who aren't well-versed in British history, there were times when I felt like I wasn't "getting it" as much as someone who knew more about the broader context. Regardless, the more I'm reading about Churchill, the more there is to admire about him and this book was well worth reading.