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Any good biographies?

qualitygal — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 09:25:55 GMT

Any good suggestions on The Royal families?

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Gorgf — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 10:49:46 GMT

This is not the Royal Family per say but I found Winston Churchill interesting and began with Clementine Churchill biography which I later donated. Oddly enough Cher said she was reading it and made me curious?

I like the books from someone close to the family like Lady in Waiting by Anne Glenconner or The Royal Nanny by Karen Harper. They are outsiders but know what really goes on and reflect personalities in a different light. Lady Collin Campbell has written several. I read her Megan and Harry book and The Real Diana.

Re: Any good biographies?

jackthebear — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:02:42 GMT

there are many

depends who you want to know more about

excellent

also good

of course Nicholas and Alexandra, the last Romanovs by Massie

Re: Any good biographies?

PamfromCT — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 11:05:25 GMT

I am drawn to biographies in general, as well as having an interest in British history and the royal family. I am presently reading “Prince Charles” by Sally Bedwell Smith. It’s quite a comprehensive study of Charles and certainly worth reading.

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Johnnyeager — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 12:02:39 GMT

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kaydee50 — Sat, 09 Jul 2022 16:52:38 GMT

@Johnnyeager Thanks! Both those bios sound interesting and I've requested them from our library.

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bargainsgirl — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 21:24:25 GMT

Not the Royal families but I have read Laura Bush and Lady Bird Johnson's bios. Very interesteing and informative. History really does repeat itself!! We are in tough times right now but we have been before and just need to come together and move on.