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First Book Read in 2012 - 24 more to go to make my goal

By Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Real Estate Agent with Century 21 New Millennium

January 22, 2012 01:59 PM

Elizabeth The Queen: The Life Of A Modern Monarch by Sally Bedell Smith
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As a child who grew up in one of the British commonwealth nations I have always found the pomp and circumstance of the monarchy fascinating. I enjoyed this book and really enjoyed learning more about the inner workings of the royal family.

There were times when I found the people in the book difficult to follow - all the different Dukes & Earls, etc could be quite confusing. Also, the politics of the many prime ministers was sometimes very distracting.

The book was decidedly pro-queen. It felt as though sometimes the author went out of her way to convince us that the queen was a nice person. This made some of the accounts seem to not ring true. The author was also very unfavorable in her descriptions of Diana while down playing some of the bad behavior of the other spouses. Charles' role in the demise of the marriage was significantly down played.

Loved the pictures throughout the book which helped to bring alive some of the stories.

Overall, an interesting read.

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Lindsey Hasford

Edina Realty - Elk River, MN

Bringing you home...

24 books. That's an awesome goal! I read 52 last year and I'm hoping for as many this year, but not getting there very quickly.

Jan 22, 2012 02:01 PM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

That is quite a goal for the year. I am a Royalist too, so I am sure I would enjoy it too.

Jan 22, 2012 02:08 PM

Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh

Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD

A doctor who makes house calls.

Lindsey - I read 21 last year so really hoping to make the 25.

Ellie - It was an interesting read

Jan 22, 2012 02:16 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Hi, Stacey. I didn't count the books that I read last year, but you've inspired me to both count and write about those that I complete this year. Thank you!

Jan 22, 2012 03:06 PM

Brian Doubleday

Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA

Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Sounds like a great read, thanks for sharing, I love books and movies about the monarch

Jan 22, 2012 03:57 PM

Wallace S. Gibson, CPM

Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA

LandlordWhisperer

Your confusion is understanding...the Windsors are a "created" family name since Victoria married a German prince and the English wanted to distance themselves from their German roots before WWI

Phillip was a Greek prince in exile who took the name Mountbatten to become a suitable spouse for the future queen

Jan 22, 2012 10:36 PM

Chris - I look forward to reading about them

Brian - It was an interesting read

Wallace - That part wasn't too bad it was all the other random Dukes, Duchesses, & Earls that I had a hard time keeping straight.

Jan 27, 2012 07:07 AM

Shar Sitter

Rooms With Style - Minneapolis, MN

Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M

Oh I love your goal! I read 2 or 3 books a month on average so you can do it!

Jan 27, 2012 03:17 PM

Sahr - I've read 3 this month so i'm hoping I can keep up the pace - and still get some work done.

Jan 30, 2012 09:43 AM

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