The King's Speech

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by Mark Logue

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Was the movie based on this book? Or, is this a book written after the release of the movie?
Helen LoBosco The movie was close to the book. this story is dear to me. I was little child sitting on the floor perusing the books. There was an encyclopedia and I…moreThe movie was close to the book. this story is dear to me. I was little child sitting on the floor perusing the books. There was an encyclopedia and I got interested in it. Looked at photos and saw photo of King Edward VIII. I called out, "Who is this guy?" My parents were relaxing on the sofa. Mom crocheting and Dad reading the paper. The negative facial expressions said a lot. Dad explained in English (we usually spoke Greek). He was King before the current King but gave up the throne for a woman who was married and divorced 2 or 3 times. Dad managed to end the story without getting into details unfit to tell a little girl. I have always remembered the closeness and attention I received those moments. Dad died years later but too soon. I was only 18. I love the movie and the book. Also, I became a public music teacher. I helped many students learn to sing without stutter or monotone. King George was helped with similar techniques. I love the story. I own the movie and the book. He became Duke Watched the Crown. The former wanted back to have a place in the British government. Queen Elizabeth did a good job of telling her uncle in diplomatic terms, "get lost." the former king with Wallis was not to be trusted.(less)
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