Jennie Lee

This is quite a rare political biography in that, it is more about Nye Bevan the man, than the politician.

Jenny Lee, no make weight herself, in the political arena, was married to Nye Bevan and decided upon this style of book because, as she says herself, Michael Foot had already produced the book upon Nye's political life. This offering is far from surplus to requirements, however, as it does give a greater understanding of the way that Nye thought and worked.

Naturally, a book written by a devoted wife, is short upon criticism of the great man, but there are little insights into his failings, as well as his strengths. The book becomes a true tear jerker as it reaches its climax with Bevan's death.… (meer)