Churchill & Orwell: The Fight for Freedom

If anyone doubts that history can be drastically altered by the actions of a few individuals, they should listen to this outstanding double biography about two men who changed the course of world events. If it had not been for George Orwell and Winston Churchill and their defense of democracy when an alarming percentage of people wanted to view Adolph Hitler and Nazism in a positive light, the outcome of World War II might have been horribly different. Through the men's writings and through Churchill's orations, Ricks demonstrates that the pair fought against the tide of appeasement and recognized the evils of Hitler early enough to make a significant difference. It is rare that two distinct biographies can be told with the boldness and freshness that Ricks brings to this highly recommended audiobook, and the academic and skillful narration by James Lurie adds greatly to the its value.