Genre: Nonfiction
Length: 416 pages
First Published: 2023
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Rachael’s Review
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Random House. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The second son of King Charles III and his first wife, Diana, Princess of Wales, Prince Harry has always known he was the spare prince. Traumatized by his mother’s death, Harry struggled to live such a public life, constantly plagued by the ever-hungry paparazzi. In his highly anticipated memoir, Harry discusses his life and his public falling out with the royal family, feeling they did not support his wife enough when she was hounded by the British press.
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Spare since I’m not really into Royal drama, but I absolutely loved it. I found Harry’s story so compelling that I could not put it down. The shocking family revelations have gotten the most attention, but Spare is mainly about Harry’s lifelong battle with the paparazzi. Harry brilliantly describes the monarchy’s twisted relationship with the press: hating them but also desperately wanting their praises. Harry’s stunning story reminds you that being royalty isn’t a dream come true.
Publisher’s Description
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.
About Prince Harry
Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is the younger son of King Charles III and Diana, Princess of Wales. He is the author of the memoir Spare. Prince Harry is a humanitarian and military veteran who currently lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, former actress Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, and his family.
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