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As his daughter, Elizabeth II celebrates 60 years on the throne, I felt it was time to read a little more about her father, George VI. This is the man who was never supposed to be King, nor did he want to assume the throne. But it was forced upon him when his brother Edward VIII (later styled as the Duke of Windsor) abdicated for "the woman I love". George (or Bertie as he was called) was not prepared for the job by his strict and less than loving parents and had to adapt, while struggling with his life-long stammer. But he married the right woman.....Elizabeth, who in later life became the iconic, "Queen Mum", and they formed a loving and supportive family. He was a popular King and his decision to stay in London during the Blitz endeared him further to his people.The book can be a little static in sections but overall it is very well done and gives the reader an insider's look at the life of a well meaning and gentle man who gave his best to his country/empire and has been under-appreciated by those outside of Britain. Recommended.
