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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 years. Shocking is the abuse George experienced at the hands of his parents for having a stutter. Also of note is how Logue was at the forefront to try to stop imposters who claimed they were speech therapists but were anything but. Also of interest is the role of George's wife Elizabeth, later the Queen Mother, in getting him to face forward. A good story about a long downplayed relationship that ended up playing a vital role during World War II.