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Liked It “Nook Book-M @ 2010, 12/12. The true story of Lionel Logue helping King Edward VI to conquer his stuttering impediment, quite like the movie of the same name, but explains more of Logue's life and goes through the death of the King and Logue. Very good.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Nook Book-M @ 2010, 12/12. The true story of Lionel Logue helping King Edward VI to conquer his stuttering impediment, quite like the movie of the same name, but explains more of Logue's life and goes through the death of the King and Logue. Very good.”
Diane Wachter wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Very well done look at both the lives of Lionel Logue and King George VI as far as how their lives intersected and each was so profoundly affected by their professional relationship. ”
Regina R wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very very good book! Have never seen the movie, but would rather read a book over a movie of it anyday.”
Nancy Shaffer wrote this review Saturday, March 30, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The book complements the movie, and loved them both. Big fan of history...”
Juliana Guerra wrote this review Friday, March 22, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“i listened tp this while we drove to KC and then at home. Iam glad I listened istead of read it because there are recording of the King speaking on it. Fascinating what he did, all with very little to no training.”
Heather B wrote this review Tuesday, February 26, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I did not enjoy the book as much as the movie.”
Gaby Longsworth wrote this review Friday, February 22, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“the king's speech by mark logue & peter condradi, read by jamie glover.
Karen R wrote this review Saturday, February 2, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
download 7 hours 6 mins.
having watched the film the king's speech i decided to listen to the book. written by lionel logue's grandson and peter condradi this book gives more details of logue's life than the film. it covers his life before logue became king george VI's (bertie) speech therapist to past the kings death to his own death aged 73.
i don't usually listen to autobiogtaphies/biographies and have to admit i enjoyed this one. i came away feeling admiration for both men: logue for his patience and understanding and bertie for his hard work and determination to beat his stammer and fear of the microphone as well as following in the footsteps of his father to give the christmas speeches throughout his reign. elizabeth (who became a much loved queen mother) played a major part too in helping and encouraging bertie when he needed it most.
well performed by jamie glover.
4 stars.”
“historical book. dry. mildly interesting”
Kristin W wrote this review Wednesday, February 27, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Such an interesting view of this small part of history. Really made me want to learn more about 20th century British history.”
jziegenm wrote this review Friday, November 9, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A very good book. I learned a lot about the history of the British Monarchy - especially during the first half of the 20th century. This book gives a great behind- the-scenes look at the Royals and shows them as the real-life, flesh and blood people they are. Now, I'm off to find the movie...”
ferdinav wrote this review Monday, October 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
