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 and the King of England against the backdrop of the historical period. A fascinating read and definitely one of interest for anyone who enjoyed the film.

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.

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 of therapist and King. Letters are included. Film won Oscars.

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 must have been very challenging to live through for both men.

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 long relationship between Lionel Logue and King George 6th using those diary entries and many other original sources. A window on Queen Elizabeth's father, Prince Charles' grandfather. Also the wartime information is moving. An interesting chance to have access to what material the 2 principal actors would have had to create their amazing roles.

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!

Excellent movie. Great story. Worth while to watch.

The story behind the Oscar winner for best film.

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 at the beginning of the book that he knew little of his famous predecessor, and it was the filming of the movie that spurred him into researching and writing this book. He is no professional writer, and the book indeed reads like one written by an amateur. Although it sometimes is a bumpy read, it does not detract the story entirely from the amazing account of the relationship between the famed speech therapist and the King.