BOOKS AND BLOGGING PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy is defined as a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought. Well, my theory is if I can add at least 10 new books to my Wishlist and move at least 5 older Wishlist selections to my TBR list every month, then life is a ice cream sundae. And if I can find those 10 books from at least 5 new blogs each month then that's the cherry on top.

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!

NEW VISITORS AND OLD- WELCOME!
Well, I've made it almost 5 years now, so for better or worse, I continue on. I tend to blog in spurts as the urge to be creative erupts. As I don't have an artistic bone in my body, you will see very few changes in the layouts. Hey, I'm a reader not an artist like so many of the awesome bloggers I follow. I know you don't always have the time but if you stopped and looked, take a half a minute and say your piece. Recommend a book that you have enjoyed or hated for that matter. Thank you to all who visit.
Oh, and I moved my Google Friend Connect info and share this buttons to the top, as without our friends, who are we?


Monday, February 7, 2011

"THE KING'S SPEECH" HOW ONE MAN SAVED THE BRITISH MONARCHY

THE KING'S SPEECH

HOW ONE MAN SAVED THE BRITISH MONARCHY

The King's Speech is the previously untold story of the extraordinary relationship between an unknown and certainly unqualified speech therapist called Lionel Logue and the haunted young man who became King George VI. Logue wasn't a British aristocrat or even an Englishman—he was a commoner and an Australian to boot. Nevertheless, it was Logue who single-handedly turned the famously nervous, tongue-tied Duke of York into a man who was capable of being king. Had Logue not saved Bertie (as the man who was to become King George VI was always known) from his debilitating stammer and pathological nervousness in front of a crowd or microphone, it is almost certain that the House of Windsor would have collapsed. Drawn from Logue's personal diaries, The King's Speech is an intimate portrait of the British monarchy at the time of its greatest crisis. It throws extraordinary light on the intimacy of the two men—and on the vital role the king's wife, the late Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, played in bringing them together to save her husband's reputation and his career as king. Peter Conradi - Author

While I'm normally one who will read the book over the movie any day, this movie was simple fabulous. It's no wonder it has 12 Academy Award nominations. It will make you laugh and then tear up almost immediately.  It was rather like watching a who's who from Harry Potter. You will see several faces that are quite familiar. While I love historical fiction, if I decide to read this book, I think I'll wait for awhile as I don't want anything to interfere with the total satisfaction I felt when leaving the theater. 

2 comments:

Audrey (holes In My brain) said...

Oh, great review! I've definitely been eyeing this one since I heard of all the noms, I definitely want to watch it soon :)

Notorious Spinks said...

I heard this movie was good but I hate watching movies before I read the book. I think Im going to read first. If not I'll feel bad about it like i'm not up to speed. LOL! Yes I'm anal like that!