The Queen

Her Life

By: Andrew Morton

Narrated by: Andrew Morton, Judy Bennett

Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Perfect for fans of The Crown, legendary New York Times bestselling biographer Andrew Morton provides the definitive story of Queen Elizabeth II's life and legacy.

Painfully shy, Elizabeth Windsor’s personality was well suited to her youthful ambition of living quietly in the country, raising a family, and caring for her dogs and horses. But when her uncle, King Edward VIII, abdicated, she became heir to the throne—embarking on a journey that would test her as a woman and as a queen.

Ascending to the throne at only 25, this self-effacing monarch navigated endless setbacks, family conflict, and occasional triumphs throughout her 70 years as the Queen of England. As her mettle was tested, she endeavored to keep the monarchy relevant culturally, socially, and politically, often in the face of resistance from inside the institution itself. And yet the greatest challenges she faced were often inside her own family, forever under intense scrutiny; from rumors about her husband’s infidelity, her sister’s marital breakdown, Princess Diana’s tragic death, to the recent departure of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Now in The Queen, renowned biographer Andrew Morton takes an in-depth look at Britain’s longest reigning monarch, exploring the influence Queen Elizabeth has had on both Britain and the rest of the world for much of the last century. From leading a nation struggling to restore itself after the devastation of the second World War to navigating the divisive political landscape of the present day, Queen Elizabeth has been a reluctant but resolute queen. This is the story of a woman of unflagging self-discipline who will long be remembered as mother and grandmother to Great Britain, and one of the greatest sovereigns of the modern era.

©2023 Andrew Morton (P)2023 Grand Central Publishing

Loved it! I love anything about the Queen and this fulfilled all I was hoping Fot

I highly recommend this wonderful book. Well written and a wonderful entertaining book-you will enjoy

Learned so much

Almost felt like I was watching an episode of the Crown but with more details pertaining to the Queen. Loved every second.

Great Book!

Loved this book. Felt like you knew the queen after reading and loved the personal stories

Beautiful Book

I listened to this book not long after Queen Elizabeth II’s death and it was a lovely tribute. I adore Andrew Morton and this book was a perfect tribute to a life of service.

While the book doesn’t contain “new” information, it was still well written and a pleasurable listen.

Honest

I love learning about the royal family through memoirs. Great book and well read! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn.

The Queen

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Queen Elizabeth’s reign.
I enjoyed that this story explained her strengths and her flaws. That she chose country over family, namely son Andrew and grandson Harry. She lived true to herself until the end of her life.

Does the job.

For its purpose, it does the job. There are times the book feels like it is headed toward paparazziville, but it always evades this. It rehashes a lot of old material but includes new material, too. I gave it a five because for what it was designed to do, it did it well. It's not like I was reviewing, "I Claudius."

Enjoyed it

Great book. Loved it! I miss Queen Elizabeth! The world is not the same without her!

Fabulous.

Although history and I both know the outcome of her resolve, I now feel like an insider who knows her real motivations, her heart-and personal intentions on how to achieve her true desire to dedicate herself and her whole life to national service.

Concise and well written!

New information without media hype. We’ll written and beautifully performed! Evenhanded and balanced. Explains a lot!