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The October issue of The New Criterion offers a lengthy feature article by Robert Messenger on Winston Churchill's friends and rivals. Messenger looks at two recent books, Overlook's David and Winston: How a Friendship Changed History and Gandhi & Churchill, by Arthur Herman, published by Bantam. Robert Lloyd George, great grandson of David Lloyd George, writes Messenger "helps us understand one of the least remembered aspects of Churchill's career: his time as the coming man of the Liberal Party."

The enduring friendship between British statesmen David Lloyd George and Winston Churchill is the subject of Robert Lloyd George's David & Winston, published this month and honored recently at a reception at the home of Overlook Publisher Peter Mayer (left). Yesterday in The Washington Times critic Martin Rubin wrote: "David & Winston should make readers look at its subjects a little differently from the common perception which the received wisdom has given us of them and is a worthwhile contribution to the ongoing historical analysis of these fascinating statesmen. "

The lifelong friendship between Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George, forged on the debate floors of Parliament and fostered by their passion for practical politics, was quite possibly one of the most influential in modern British—and perhaps worldwide—history. In his new book, David & Winston, Robert Lloyd George takes an intimate look at the friendship of his great grandfather and Churchill and how that friendship changed the lives and politics of two of Britain’s greatest statesmen.

Drawing on never-before-seen family archives, Lloyd George delves into nearly every facet of the often tumultuous relationship between the two historic men. From their first meeting, debating on the floor of the House of Commons, to Lloyd George’s conversion of Churchill from conservative to liberal progressive soon after, to their war-time lunches under the shadow of Nazi invasion and beyond, the reader is granted an insider’s look into the mutual appreciation and respect both men had for each other; a respect that endured throughout both their long lives, through peace-time and war. The many facets of their relationship are explored through personal documents and accounts—letters, public statements, and anecdotes—which Lloyd George makes liberal use of, electing to let the two men speak for themselves as much as possible. The book is also populated with political cartoons and photographs detailing the public perception of the two statesmen, who were often portrayed as an inseparable pair, and reactions to their policies. Both personal and far-reaching, David & Winston is vastly engrossing and a necessary exploration of the effects of such a friendship on both the state and the world stage. David & Winston will be available in bookstores in April 2008.

A couple of months ago I posted a poem that represents a small part of what children in abusive homes go through. As this is the final day of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, I decided to highlight the poem here; do my bit to raise awareness on the issue. My hope is that people will remain aware of the plight of families trapped in violent relationships all year round, and not

After the past couple of weeks of hectic travelling, it's a relief to spent a quiet Saturday at home, with nothing planned. I spent most of the day catching up with errands including emails. Baby made potato chips and warmed up chicken for lunch. She insists it’s time she learnt to go beyond making a green salad or sandwich for a meal. I had to promise not to interfere, especially when she

Baby was reading through my online stories the other day when she saw the poem “Across the Sea.” She loved it. I mean, she really, really loved it. She even started singing the words to some tune going thru her head. She asked to take the poem to school to use in her class’ upcoming musical to be produced in September. The poem resonated with Baby’s teacher, who sent a message saying she has a