This memoir was first published in 1930 and describes the author's school days, his time in the Army, his experiences as a war correspondent and his first years as a member of Parliament.

Winston S. Churchills (1874-1965) barndoms- og ungdomserindringer er på samme tid en fængslende viktoriansk sædeskildring og et indblik i datidens politiske liv. Desuden fortælles spændende om soldaterlivet i Indien og Sydafrika under Boerkrigen

My Early Life is an autobiography of Winston Churchill from his birth in 1874 up to approximately 1902. The book begins by describing his childhood and schooldays, providing context for the following accounts. A significant portion of the book covers his experiences in the Second Boer War of 1899-1902. It also includes descriptions of other campaigns he had taken part in as a British Army officer, such as the Mahdist War in the Sudan and the military campaign by the British army on the North West Frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Gilbert, a renowned historian and official biographer of Churchill, selects 100 of the finest writings and speeches by Churchill. These express the leader's thoughts and describe the main adventures and crises of his life coupled with Gilbert's commentary.

Winston Churchill's 'My Early Life: The Autobiography' offers readers a glimpse into the formative years of one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Written in a candid and engaging manner, Churchill recounts his childhood, schooling, military experiences, and political early years. The book provides a unique perspective on the events and figures that shaped Churchill's worldview, making it a valuable historical resource. With vivid storytelling and insightful reflections, Churchill's literary style captures the essence of his adventurous youth and the era in which he lived. 'My Early Life' is a compelling blend of personal narrative and historical insight, shedding light on the experiences that molded a future Prime Minister. Readers interested in political history, World War I, or Churchill's life will find this autobiography both enlightening and entertaining.

Annals of My Glass House highlights the work of the most famous Victorian woman photographer, Julia Margaret Cameron. Although she did not begin her career until the age of 49, after rearing six children, she produced almost 3,000 photographs from 1864 until her death in 1879. Violet Hamilton's examination of Cameron's photography begins with her first successful recorded work in 1864 and ends in 1874 with her brief autobiography, "Annals of My Glass House", included here. The major thematic categories of her work are considered, including her portraits of prominent Victorians, poetic interpretations of Madonnas and children, and illustrations for Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Idylls of the King. Among Cameron's photographs are intimate studies of her own family and powerful portraits of Victorian artists, writers, and scientists, including historian Thomas Carlyle and astronomer Sir John Herschel.

With the same brilliant combination of humor and warmth she brought to bestseller Bird by Bird, Anne Lamott gives us a smart, funny, and comforting chronicle of single motherhood. It’s not like she’s the only woman to ever have a baby. At thirty-five. On her own. But Anne Lamott makes it all fresh in her now-classic account of how she and her son and numerous friends and neighbors and some strangers survived and thrived in that all important first year. From finding out that her baby is a boy (and getting used to the idea) to finding out that her best friend and greatest supporter Pam will die of cancer (and not getting used to that idea), with a generous amount of wit and faith (but very little piousness), Lamott narrates the great and small events that make up a woman’s life. "Lamott has a conversational style that perfectly conveys her friendly, self-depricating humor." -- Los Angeles Times Book Review "Lamott is a wonderfully lithe writer .... Anyone who has ever had a hard time facing a perfectly ordinary day will identify." -- Chicago Tribune