The Duchess Of Windsor: The Uncommon Life of Wallis Simpson
by Greg King
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Author: Greg KingEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-04-01
ISBN: 0806524642
Number of pages: 556
Publisher: Citadel
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Book Review: wishful thinking, i think
Summary: 2 Stars
very disappointed in mr king who has done so well in writing about the last russian imperial family; here he makes assumptions about the thoughts, feelings, and motives of wallis which are insubstantial. i believe he is correct in writing of humiliations inflicted on both the duke and duchess by the british royals, however he describes the independent spirit of the duchess--where is it evident? she spent her life living off of others: her uncle, her husbands, married couples who provided her with temporary homes over and over, and finally, the duke and his money and gifts. much of their story appears to have been glossed over--and his assesrtions of her famous wit are hardly in evidence. money has a way of making your clothing choices and home decorating flawless--how can you miss when the best advisors are at your fingertips? this was a boring read, and the poor duke comes off looking like a common fop; actually that makes them a good pair--she was common but glazed with his heritage and a big crowed of sycophants. so, so, sorry for him.
susan wells
albuquerque nm
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