That Woman: The Life of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor | 
pickA biography of Wallis Simpson.
A mixture of very interesting facts (I had no idea she was still married to Mr Simpson at the time of the abdication, I always had the impression he was long gone) and wild speculation (she was flat-chested and a graphologist said her handwriting was masculine so she could have been a man with a hormonal disorder). Read with a large dose of salt handy.
Pick for the facts, so-so for the speculation.
bailedI can‘t even. First the author went on and on about what seemed like pure speculation about some medical matters. I rolled my eyes and skimmed. But then she said the reason Wallis was abused by her first husband was because she brought it on herself and I had to bail. Next please!
I grew up in Baltimore, and so did Wallis Simpson. Later in life, I discovered that the romantic, true story of a King who relinquished his throne for a “common woman” had a dark side. However, I do still find her fascinating! Day 14 #curiouscovers #woman
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I can‘t think of a more tainted love than this one. I have read just about all the Wallis Simpson books and have come to the conclusion The King was obsessed with this woman and she really didn‘t think he was anything but a meal ticket to the Royal fun. Changing world history and events (likely for the better) rather tainted the Royals for a bit.
Wallis Simpson was not an #easylover. The lovesick King abdicated his throne for her.
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pickThis woman had fascinated people for decades, probably even generations now. This book does read somewhat like a magazine article, in that there is a lot of sensational items that it addresses. Then again, Wallis Simpson was a pretty sensational topic! I also listened to the audio version for the second half of the book, and enjoyed it this way even more. Escapism about an actual historical figure is pretty cool!
Just about every book in this photo has a subject matter relating to #idoidoido but none had a world wide impact like when Wallis Simpson said those words! #abbainaugust
panThis often read like a tabloid. Too much speculation and rumor. Too much surface, not enough depth.
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I have like 12 annoying things to do today (I know it‘s not much), including going to the grocery store. All I want to do is finish the last 30 pages of this book. It is NOT holding my attention but 30 pages left I can‘t bail. I just want to be done and move on to something else. If anyone would like to come do laundry, dishes, clean the bathroom, go to the store for me while I read I would love you for it. 😉🤗
Page 191 of 283 ... almost there. I have moments when I feel like I‘m hate reading this and other times where I actually find it interesting.
1. Aaron Burr, Sir from Hamilton
2. That Woman would get a 2/5 ⭐️
3. Under the Dome SK perhaps, I‘m not 100% sure on that
4. Anyone who hasn‘t participated and wants to
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Am I reading this right? Is she ... no. Surely she can‘t be. But, ... is she blaming Wallis for the possible abuse she received from her 1st husband? Please tell me I have read this paragraph wrong.
Seriously I had to stop reading before I literally threw the book across my bedroom. #dontwriteshityoucantprove #alsosofuckingwhatshewasaWOMAN
Starting a new one while waiting the pick up Man Cub from his dad.
#fiercefeb #nasty
This was an interesting book. So here‘s a woman who had a reputation for being #nasty. Pundits at the time thought she wasn‘t feminine enough, overly sexual, a terribly immoral divorcee etc. That sort of stuff was nobody‘s business right? But her relationship with Edward and his openness towards the Nazis? That‘s the #nasty stuff - some scary reading 😳😳😳 Thank God he abdicated 🙏
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I have to admit, the minute I saw this cover, I had to read this book. Wallis Simpson marched to the beat of her own drum - one of the most notorious of modern day #independentwomen. Talk about love and commitment. #augustgrrrl
This is just a mess now. Hopefully after I get the new bookcase this weekend I won't have such a mess.
#aintnobody like Wallis Simpson! Who else could cause a King to relinquish his throne for her love? #junetunz #tbr
so-soWell if ever someone is owed a HRH title it is Wallis. While not a very likeable person she certainly shouldn't have married the complete and utter gobshite that was Edward. My God the British dodged a bullet with his abdication.
A knock on the door and ... YAY!
I have been obsessed with Wallis Simpson since high school. I don't remember how I first learned about her, or what draws me toward her, but I absolutely love her. #RealLifePerson #OctPhotoChallenge
