The King's Speech by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi
Biographical
Published 2011 by Quercus
An excellent read offering an insight into George VI's abrupt succession to the throne, his incredible battle with the speech impediment that plagued him since childhood, and his tough reign through the trauma of World War Two.
The reader comes to see how important Lionel Logue was in helping the King overcome his stammer, not only through his skills as a speech therapist but also through the friendship that formed between himself and the King. He was always a loyal friend to the King which provided the support he needed throughout his remaining years.
This documentary, in its biographical style, makes The King's Speech easy to follow and understand, creating a book you cannot put down.
There is a feeling of immense sympathy for the King as he endeavoured to overcome the ordeals and struggles in his life. Through this he became praised as a great monarch, remembered for ruling the people through a disastrous time of war and catastrophe, into a more peaceful time.
I found this book to be a wonderful tribute to two great men who deserve to be remembered and honoured each in their own right; the ordinary, Australian speech therapist and the Duke of York, King George VI.
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