He was the wartime Prime Minister regarded by many to be the greatest Briton who ever lived.
Sir Winston Churchill s leadership during the fight against Nazi Germany was symbolised by the indomitable spirit he championed in his numerous speeches to the British public.
But far from the symbol of strength which he represents, a new book details how the politician suffered from a barrage of ailments throughout his life.
Winston Churchill s Illnesses 1886-1965, by Allister Vale and John Scadding, sets out chapter by chapter each of the injuries, afflictions and accidents which befell Sir Winston.
Among them was the donation of a skin graft to help a wounded colleague while fighting at the famous Battle of Omduran in 1898 and the three bouts of pneumonia and a stroke suffered while in office.
Alex Corey / brookline@wickedlocal.com
Generations have turned to Brookline s Puppet Showplace Theater as a source of entertainment, and for nearly 50 years, the theater handily delivered.
That is, until a recent embezzlement scandal left Puppet Showplace nearly bankrupt and threatened to bring down the curtain for good.
The theater, which provides children and adults the opportunity to learn about puppetry through workshops and classes, has been an entertainment hub in Brookline since its 1974 founding. Puppet Showplace has also provided a space for puppeteers from across the country to perform and perfect their craft.
However, this treasured and historic institution may be at risk of permanent closure, after embezzlement – coupled with the financial hardships inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic – left the theater s bank account drained.
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thanks, dan. morning joe starting right now. this is a difficult time for americans. that s why while we continue to have conversations with the white house, i continue to have hope we can reach an agreement. it s not a time to put americans through more stress. to the extent that an event like that, as tragic as it is, brings us a little closer together both in the nation and in washington, that would be a good thing. all right. top of the hour. good morning. 6:00 on the east coast, it s wednesday, december 19th. christmas is almost here. very respectful dialogue. the nra had a respectful statement. i think a lot of people showing respect on this. feel something may be be happening. feel some grown-ups, maybe. there are, of course, exceptions. there are a few. we have mike barnicle with us. you re not an exception. beautiful piece in the daily news today. we ll read that in must read. thank you very much. former treasury officials. mark ratner is with us as
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