Recommendations for biography of Queen Mother

[someonelikeyou]

I am looking at two biographies of the Queen Mother:

"The Queen Mother: The Official Biography" William Shawcross
"The Queen Mother" Lady Colin Campbell

Any suggestions on which to choose?

Also, just finished a biography of Queen Victoria's daughters (by Jerrold Packard). It was a good historical overview of QV's family.

[NGalitzine]

I would avoid anything written by "Lady"Colin Campbell unless you are a devotee of writing at the level of People magazine and grocery store tabloids.

[someonelikeyou]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

I would avoid anything written by "Lady"Colin Campbell unless you are a devotee of writing at the level of People magazine and grocery store tabloids.

Ooh... That's good to know! Definitely not my style.

[scooter]

Originally Posted by someonelikeyou

Ooh... That's good to know! Definitely not my style.

'Lady' Colin Campbell's book is poisonous. Shawcross' is basically a travel-log. "then her Majesty greeted the Mayor of Johannesbug wearing a peach chiffon dress by Hartnell". It makes a nice doorstop.

[someonelikeyou]

Originally Posted by scooter

'Lady' Colin Campbell's book is poisonous. Shawcross' is basically a travel-log. "then her Majesty greeted the Mayor of Johannesbug wearing a peach chiffon dress by Hartnell". It makes a nice doorstop.

Do you have any alternative recommendations? Thanks!

[scooter]

Originally Posted by someonelikeyou

Do you have any alternative recommendations? Thanks!

Yes, when I get home tomorrow, I will send you some. Happy new year to all!

[someonelikeyou]

Originally Posted by scooter

Yes, when I get home tomorrow, I will send you some. Happy new year to all!

Thank you! And Happy New Year to you as well.