Not for Turning: The Complete Life of Margaret Thatcher

Margaret Thatcher is one of the most iconic politicians of the twentieth century. With the possible exception of Winston Churchill, no other Prime Minister has had such an impact on modern British history. Like it or not, her radical social and economic policies have shaped Britain into the country it is today. Without Margaret Thatcher, there could have been no New Labour, no Tony Blair, and no David Cameron.

A Defining Biography by Robin Harris

Robin Harris, Thatcher's speechwriter, trusted adviser, and the draftsman of two volumes of her autobiography, has crafted the definitive book about this indomitable woman. This extraordinary biography explores:

• Humble beginnings: From her childhood above her father's grocer's shop in Grantham.
• Early political career: Her rise as one of the first women in Westminster, earning the nickname 'Thatcher milk-snatcher' during her tenure in the Ministry for Education.
• Prime Ministerial challenges: Key moments including:
  • The 'Winter of Discontent'
  • The miners' strike
  • The Falklands War
• Exit from power: A stunning account of her departure from Number 10 and her life afterward.

Robin Harris delivers an extraordinary life story, capturing the triumphs, tribulations, and legacy of Margaret Thatcher in vivid detail.