Anna and the King of Siam: The Book That Inspired the Musical and Film The King and I Audiobook

" Had to read this after seeing the enticing written prologue at the end of the Jodie Foster remake of The King and I" but then I couldn't find the "quote" in the book. Good story and some history of a part of the world I know little about. "

" Absolutely loved this book. I can't imagine being as brave as Anna was to go to a strange country and live let alone teach in a world that she didn't always agree with. This is an amazing story of how one person can influence others to make a better world. A must read for any teacher! "

" Fictionalized account that was based on the true story of "The King and I." Interesting but I was disappointed it wasn't a true biography. "

" This was a pleasant surprise. Nothing shocking, perhaps a little more drama than I'd anticipated, having grown up watching the musical film. The chapters divide the book into little short-stories, so it is a nice book to put down and then pick up later. I particularly enjoyed the author's commentary on the politics and society of Siam at this time--it definitely made the book more interesting and the issues dealt with more pertinent. "

" A little tedious and hard to get through at times, but very interesting overall. I enjoyed reading about the politics of the time in Siam, the imperialism of both France and England, and the many difficult experiences Anna had while in Siam. Also, it was very interesting to see her influence on the future king and, ultimately, the future of the country. "

" This book had great potential since it was based on a true story that is very interesting. Unfortunately, it was very boring and had hardly any 'catch' to it. I found myself only half reading it while I thought about something else and had to go back and read the whole page again. The movie was much better than the book, and the plot seemed to be way different and more interesting. I'm not sure why they changed the plot, but I am glad they did! :) Don't get this book confused with 'The King and I'. It is slightly different but has the same basic idea. "

" Told in a series of vignettes this was informative and thought-provoking but probably could have been told in 200 pages rather than 395. "

" The true story of Anna and the King of Siam in no way resembles "The King and I." The King was brutal--he was a true barbarian. However, the young prince benefitted from the teaching of Anna, and he vowed to be different than his father. "

" An English widow and her two children go to present day Thailand to serve as governoress and teacher to the many children of the king. She has to adjust to a whole new culture. "

" Not totally like either movie, but a wonderful book! A little complicated, you definitely have to engage your brain, but worth every bit of it. Shows how much influence one person can have for good. Fun to learn about another culture. "

" This is good, but I see why my parents just looked at me when I asked about it as a kid "

" An interesting story, but told in an unsophisticated way. Ostensibly for adults, but the tone often felt too simplistic and seemed to be written for children. "

" Awesome, awesome, awesome, super awesome. A must read. "

" I was amazed at the courage of Anna Leonowens and the effect one English woman could have on an entire country. Much of the book was fascinating but there were a few slow parts. Still, I loved it. "

" This is the book the musical "The King and I" is based on. A little on the slow side, but a lot about the Siamese culture. "

" This book is really good. I expected to see more stories in it about Anna's relationship with the King himself, because of the title, however the book is more about her relationship with the harem women. That doesn't take away from the story, it just wan't what I expected. "

" Amazing book. So much detail about the people and just plain entrancing! "

" i didn't read this till i was in high school, when my cousin was in the musical. it's hard to believe how life could be not very long ago. "

" Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon (1944) "

" Reminded me of being in the musical. Fun to read the real story. "