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Apr 23, 2015JackPurcell rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Interesting piece of historical trivia involving monarchs and the British preoccupation with them and minutia of their lives.
Nov 16, 2014rpavlacic rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The movie of the same name is not an adaptation of this book - rather, the book was written to accompany the film. It goes into a much longer association between Lionel Logue and George VI than in the film, one that ran for more than 25…
Sep 21, 2014KateHillier rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
If you liked the film you'll enjoy the book if only to understand what was fictionalized and maybe the reasons why. There are decades of work here that Logue and the King put in - which is mentioned at the end of the film but it's nice to…
Mar 28, 2013bkilfoy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is deftly written non-fiction. Although not a definitive biography of either Lionel Logue or George VI, it neatly covers the lives of both men and the unique relationship that existed between an expat Australian speech therapist…
May 11, 2012villapark rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The book was not as good as the movie (which is rare in my opinion) but it was still worth reading all the details about the relationship between the King and his speech therapist.
begnrmind1
Jan 24, 2012begnrmind1 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Biography of Lionel Logue, speech therapist to the future King George from the 1930's to his death in 1952? when Elizabeth II became queen. This biography offers intriguing glimpse of the lives of the real people behind the film characters…
Dec 07, 2011GingerKaren rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A true account the real relationship between two very different people who also happen to be patient and therapist. Details come from the actual diary record of Logue and some of the royal family that shed light onto a time period that…
Oct 26, 2011melissajayne80 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really liked it. While the movie only looked at one aspect of King George VII's and Logue's relationship, this book had a more complete look at their relationship and also looked more deeply at Logue's background and how he influenced…
m2
Jun 13, 2011m2 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
You may know the dramatic story about Mark Logue (grandson of Lionel, the speech therapist) who discovered Lionel's diaries and other missing papers right as filming on the movie was getting started. Here is a nicely written summary of the…
Jun 10, 2011neko rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An extraordinary friendship is the heart of this film. It shows how friends can achieve what strangers could not. Geoffrey, Colin and Helena are simply excellent!
May 20, 2011Rhonwen rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Don't confuse the movie (which is excellent) with the book. The book has a few interesting tidbits, but not many, and seems to have been published in a hurry to cash in on the film's popularity.
May 03, 2011Teeder09 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent movie. Great story. Worth while to watch.
Mar 24, 2011
The story behind the Oscar winner for best film.
Mar 05, 2011crystal_pun rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I haven't watched the movie, but I have heard only praises from the people that had, so I had quite the expectation for this book. However, this movie was not adapted from the book, but the other way around. The author had made it clear…
Feb 05, 2011
This is Mark Logue's story of his grandfather's experiences with the man who would become Britain's King George VI. It's an interesting story and fleshes out what you know from seeing the movie. It's also amazing what treasures you may…
Nonimouse
Dec 30, 2010
Review in Sydney Morning Herald: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-kings-speech-20101210-18sl3.html also in the UK Telegraph: …