Spare by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
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Spare
- By: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Categories: Biographies & Memoirs
Publisher's Summary
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow - and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling - and how their lives would play out from that point on.
For Harry, this is that story at last.
With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.
©2023 Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Josabrim
Harry’s story, Harry’s voice. Listen, and form your own opinion.
I’ve listened to the scathing attacks of media on the ‘juicier’ parts of this story.
Turns out, they are sensationalising his account. except for the military kills, which he really shouldn’t have mentioned. Generally his story reads so much more calmly, thoughtfully, and lovingly. You wouldn’t know that from the media reports.
I strongly recommend people listen for themselves.
Having Harry read it for himself, you can hear the authenticity. I don’t imagine his father, brother, and the rest of his family will take anywhere as much offence as the media wants us to believe.
The descriptive passages are captivating, but are obviously written by the ghost writer, However, they give literary substance and paint the scene in a visceral way. Similarly, it’s easy to spot the ‘therapist’ language, but I don’t find this a problem. I’m sure Harry’s words will help others who are struggling with their mental health, and that is one of his aims.
The best parts of the book are the passages where Harry genuinely sounds like he’s sharing tales around a campfire with friends, with no fear of backlash.
Bravo, Harry, for writing your truth. I, for one, will look at the media PR machine with a healthy dose of skepticism, looking to see who benefits from their slant on the truth. I’m sorry to say that the media is condemning this book, and thus bolstering the Institution’s position, but it is better that the story comes from Harry himself, rather than the fabricated vitriol the media would otherwise spout.
This book will go down in history as a rare account of setting the record straight, narrated by the Prince himself.
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Tanya Houia
His Story, His Words.
Everyone has the right to tell their story.
Told beautifully, heartbreakingly honest.
Harry had scars and issues surrounding his unusual family and his mothers death that he has to carry. No doubt he will receive a lot backlash from this book. It’s his story and like it or not, he has just told it. Bravo!
Well written, well read and well done!
People have it wrong, Meghan isn’t his downfall, she’s his biggest supporter in him finding his voice.
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