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Exceptional MonarchI have read several biographies of Queen Elizabeth In. This one is well written and goes far beyond the tabloid style of some royal biographies. I found the section on government and the prime ministers slow going. "
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"I enjoyed this thorough commemorative bio of HRH, it bogged down a bit in the political details." — Aug 05, 2016 12:32AM
"I enjoyed this thorough commemorative bio of HRH, it bogged down a bit in the political details." — Aug 05, 2016 12:32AM
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"Great, interesting read from the author of "Goodbye Mr. Chips" fictional journey into WW I PTSD/shell shock." — Aug 05, 2016 12:29AM
"Great, interesting read from the author of "Goodbye Mr. Chips" fictional journey into WW I PTSD/shell shock." — Aug 05, 2016 12:29AM
“As my sufferings mounted I soon realized that there were two ways in which I could respond to my situation -- either to react with bitterness or seek to transform the suffering into a creative force. I decided to follow the latter course.”
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“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.”
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
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“We must live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
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“Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it.”
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
― A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches
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