My book review: I read the book this summer, and think that it is extremely well written and never less than interesting. It also provides the context for the events in which decisions are made, but concisely.
Furthermore, this book provides original material in the form of Thatcher's comments on
various documents relating to important political decisions, which in
themselves tell us a lot about her and her style of managing and
controlling - indirectly and critically. The author, Charles Moore also includes comments from former ministers, political advisers and
civil servants, some from written sources and some from interviews all
pulled together in relation to events.
The book is balanced. It
gives credit to others for aspects of Thatcherite policy, in particular
Geoffrey Howe. If you did not like Thatcher before - hectoring, arrogant,
know-it-all - you will not change your views. If you liked her
determination and stubbornness and grasp of the people, you will not
change your view.
Details: Author, Charles Moore: "Margaret Thatcher: The Authorized Biography, Volume One: Not For Turning. Published by Allen Lane, 2013.
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