
Elizabeth the Queen
The Life of a Modern Monarch
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Rosalyn Landor
New York Times best-seller.
Perfect for fans of The Crown, this magisterial biography of Queen Elizabeth II is a close-up view of the woman we’ve known only from a distance - and a captivating window into the last great monarchy.
From the moment of her ascension to the throne in 1952 at the age of twenty-five, Queen Elizabeth II has been the object of unparalleled scrutiny. But through the fog of glamour and gossip, how well do we really know the world’s most famous monarch? Drawing on numerous interviews and never-before-revealed documents, acclaimed biographer Sally Bedell Smith pulls back the curtain to show in intimate detail the public and private lives of Queen Elizabeth II, who has led her country and Commonwealth through the wars and upheavals of the last sixty years with unparalleled composure, intelligence, and grace.
In Elizabeth the Queen, we meet the young girl who suddenly becomes “heiress presumptive” when her uncle abdicates the throne. We meet the thirteen-year-old Lilibet as she falls in love with a young navy cadet named Philip and becomes determined to marry him, even though her parents prefer wealthier English aristocrats. We see the teenage Lilibet repairing army trucks during World War II and standing with Winston Churchill on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on V-E Day. We see the young Queen struggling to balance the demands of her job with her role as the mother of two young children. Sally Bedell Smith brings us inside the palace doors and into the Queen’s daily routines - the “red boxes” of documents she reviews each day, the weekly meetings she has had with twelve prime ministers, her physically demanding tours abroad, and the constant scrutiny of the press - as well as her personal relationships: with Prince Philip, her husband of sixty-four years and the love of her life; her children and their often-disastrous marriages; her grandchildren and friends.
Praise for Elizabeth the Queen:
“An excellent, all-embracing new biography.” (The New York Times)
“[An] imposing, yet nimbly written, biography [that] dwarfs the field...a most satisfying and enjoyable read, one to be savored at length.” (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
“Fascinating.... After sixty years on the throne, the monarch of Britain is better known for her poker face than for sly wit or easy charm. Yet in biographer Sally Bedell Smith’s Elizabeth the Queen, Her Majesty sparkles with both.” (More)
“[A] smart and satisfying book.” (Los Angeles Times)
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If you could sum up Elizabeth the Queen in three words, what would they be?
Duty, Motherhood, and Love of CountryWho was your favorite character and why?
Elizabeth the Queen of course!What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brought compassion, reality and an incredible sense of personal knowlwedge and intimacy of a woman who will be remembered for generations.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The description of Elizabeth's relationship with her Father and losing him so young and being thrust into a role she may not have been quite ready for.Any additional comments?
I would definately and likely be reading this again.An Enchanted Life of a Queen and Duty
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I love the book. I enjoy being read to .
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Amazing
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The Crown
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Yawn
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God Bless Queen
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Fascinating!
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Would you listen to Elizabeth the Queen again? Why?
I will definitely listen to this again. It's an amazing story. What a life she has experienced so far.What was one of the most memorable moments of Elizabeth the Queen?
Learning about her dilemma in regards to her sister Margaret wanting to marry Group Captain Townsend.What does Rosalyn Landor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
She brings her experience on knowing how to draw in the listener to the storyDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Mostly a wow reaction. After I finished this book, I was left with a now what? What book could follow a book this goodAny additional comments?
Love learning about all her experiences and all that goes with being a princess and then becoming queen.Wow, what an amazing story
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She is a great example of working with what you’re given and learning from experience and history. She took the time to understand the situation and focus on the facts as well as using the knowledge to help and guide other. She had many virtues and qualities that one can learn from:
• Resilience
• Inner strength
• Self-discipline
• Consistency
• Self-awareness
• Kindness
• Patience
• Open to change
• Acquiescence
• Duty and service
• Leading by example
• Making others and the world better
The audible version was great and enhanced the reading experience (I read the book with the audible). The narration was clear and smooth.
A Well-Lived Life
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Portrayal of a life well-lived…
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