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This book was incredible. Like everyone, I had seen the headlines and harassment that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex had suffered but this was a beautifully written version of their side of the story. I‘m glad that they‘ve found some sense of peace and hope they are able to continue living out their lives, raising their beautiful children and continuing their charitable work.
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This is worthwhile. It was neat to get a glimpse of what Harry has endured, but he also glosses over some parts and attempts to justify others. Still, I feel more sympathy for him, so I am glad I gave it a shot.

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I was finally able to borrow this book from my public library. I‘m not in favor of royalty or monarchies, but I‘m finding Harry‘s story very appealing.

Enjoying this book. Got a little snack from my garden to. Nothing beats fresh veggies.

Currently starting this one. Heard good things about it.

There‘s been so much already said on this book and on this life. I liked when he gave his rationale for sharing his story- saying that everyone else already had been but that it was his turn to do it openly and honestly. Also, unrelated, perhaps, but he would be super fun to party with you just know it.

So far so good in the first couple of chapters. Very eloquent with words.

I have a lot of empathy for Harry. In a world where his family is constantly hounded by the press yet often unwilling to respond to media stories, his choice to tell his own story is understandable. There‘s definitely some spin visible in places, but I‘m pretty sure we all do that. Glad I listened to it, but given how petty William comes across as, by opinion of him is diminishing.

He stood by his wife.He gave up everything and stood by his wife.How can anybody fault him for that?The day before I finished this book,Prince Harry and Megan were all over the news because the paparazzi led them on a dangerous high speed chase.I feel for this family.I really enjoyed this audiobook. I found it especially good because it was read by Prince Harry. I don‘t really follow the royal family, so Harry‘s story was new and interesting to me

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Guess who‘s audiobook hold FINALLY came in! What am I getting myself into. I don‘t have high hopes. 😂

5-15-23: My 51st finished book of 2023! Known as the Spare to the Heir his whole life, Prince Harry really didn‘t have an easy time of it. Even though he is royalty his life never seemed to be his own. Losing his mother at age 12 really traumatized him and it took many years before he was able to deal with that. His life in the army was intense. His life with Meg was a whirlwind of love and sadness but he is now in a happier place. Well written.

5-14-23: My husband snapped one of me reading. Even though that‘s all I do I don‘t have many of these. Reading on the beach is bliss. 💖📖🏖️

5-14-23: Spent Mother‘s Day on the beach in New Smyrna, Florida! Couldn‘t have asked for a better day laying out and reading Spare. Happy Mother‘s Day to all!!💖📖🏖️

All was laid out there, for the moments that could be divulged. And it was a great read. I could feel the sorrow, the anger, the rage, the humor, and everyday people in this family that happens to be royal. got to see the Netflix and Oprah specials to introduce the subject matter of the press and their part. From his mother the Princess Diana and the subsequent headlines, all is touched on or elaborated on. It‘s fascinating and heartbreaking.

I enjoyed this book. I like Harry, and I say good on him to not want to follow all those ancient customs and make his own choices. No one wants to be the Spare.

A strong accounting of a man who is doing all of the emotional hard work for his family. Wishing them all well. Historians will be happy to have this one.

As someone who has no deep knowledge or interest in the royal family, a lot of this book didn‘t intrigue me in the way I‘m sure it did others. Still, Harry comes across as a very sympathetic figure, and I found his discussions about mental health to be particularly impactful.

You never think about how hard it is to never be allowed any privacy. Interesting point of view about the monarchy from someone who lives it yet has decided to be apart from it.

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I read this in print the week it came out, but now that my library hold is in, I can‘t resist listening to Harry read it!

I‘m not one to be overly fascinated with celebrities or royals, but this book kept popping up on lists and recommendations. I‘m glad I gave it a listen. We all deserve to tell our story and hearing Prince Harry‘s is eye opening. The lack of privacy and utter disregard for human decency he‘s undergone from the press starting at such a young age is abhorrent. Shame on the royal family for not being more supportive.
Book #25 in 2023

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#UnpopularOppinion I found myself highly underwhelmed by this one. I was ok but I still can‘t honestly see what the fuss is about. I was always a fan of Diana‘s & therefore Harry, William & then Kate🤔Now however, I find myself disliking them & sad for poor Harry (I‘m not a fan of M).

Imo no great bombshells were revealed. They may be royals but they are l, after all, still human.

Yes, Harry had a rough go of it - a cold family who didn‘t even give him a hug when his mother died - but I think the biggest reveal here was that he has never gotten along with Will, completely counter to the prevailing press narrative for like three decades. Anyway, I wish him and Meghan happiness and hope this memoir gave him some closure.

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Just started🤓🎧📖 My months long wait for this library hold was much, much shorter than predicted or expected. No complaints on that from me though😈📚

An interesting perspective into what the British royal family is like. I was struck by how little Harry seemed to know about his family members and had such strange relationships with them, seemingly being quite far removed from them. He only found out that his father loved music so much after Megan started discussions with him about it. It appears that much of Kate and Meg's issues came from breach of protocol and the differences between...

There are 3 sides to every story, but I find this perspective quite interesting I was impressed with his army career and how he and William are financially beholden to their father. He doles out allowances! Lots of competition, lots of slander by the press.

I didn‘t find anything to be salacious or controversial and so am not sure why I heard this book was so polarizing. All families are dysfunctional in their own way. His family issues were amplified and speculated on by the masses and the company line was always not to comment, until he did.

I think all Prince Harry wanted and sought out was peace, happiness, and freedom. It seems like he finally found it.

I read this and listened to the audiobook simultaneously, which made for a more engaging experience. The book disarmed me. You can feel, almost taste, how much Harry adored his wife & kids, that one could not help but root for them. The book was also a study of human behaviour. About how the Royal Family operates, why they behave as they do. Spare was beautifully written. Harry as the narrator for the audiobook was perfect. I highly recommend it.

The first half engrossed me. I was less interested in the second. Was it because we are already saturated in Meghan mania or because the writing lost some of the stronger themes in the first half? Idk. Unlike Harry, I think monarchy is total BS. I do not find value in noble classes. This is likely why I‘m curious about the mindset of someone so entrenched & benefitting from a happenstance of birth stretching understandings of humanity in this way.

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Listening on audiobook. I have high expectations for this one.

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The truth is somewhere in the middle.
This is what I kept thinking as I was reading/listening to this book. I believe that the things Harry talked about were his authentic experiences. I can‘t imagine how much all these pressures have ‘flavored‘ his life, but those same pressures apply to his family and ‘flavor‘ their actions too. I skipped a lot of the middle, because the military pieces didn‘t capture my attention. #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

This book is proof that there is no ‘fun‘ in dysfunctional family! Hearing the story in Harry‘s own words is interesting, sometimes heartbreaking, but also somewhat hopeful. How you view this story is largely dependent on which side you support, and I‘m admittedly #TeamSussex!

#4-2023. Very interesting to hear his side of the story. I was hoping to hear more childhood memories. Lots of details about his time in the military. So sad what the press has done to his family. Would love to hear his brother‘s side of the story.

I absolutely loved this book. I do think the audiobook is the way to read this.
He really puts it all out there and at times is super vulnerable. I admire him for being brave enough to write his story. I don't know much about the royal family, but I do know that tabloids are trash. And this absolutely confirmed it.

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FINALLY posted my book review video on Prince Harry's memoir! I had a lot of feelings about it! 💗

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2.75⭐️ I really wanted to like this book but it just felt like it was very one-sided and that there were some details that shouldn‘t have been disclosed. I realize that this is from his point of view and that the BRF won‘t be releasing anything to contradict or confirm what he “wrote”. Just not my cup of tea. And personally I‘m kinda tired of him .#2023 #nonfiction #bookreview #bookstagram #brf #hypedbooks

I am thoroughly enjoying puzzling. This book was meh. So much blah, blah, blah, blah. The royal family certainly takes the fun out of dysfunctional. I‘d never have finished this in print

March Break Madness here. I got a puzzle to build while I listen to audio books. I love it! The book however is boring the bejesus out of me

Mugs to match books is a game I play. Listening to Harry tell me his tale while I read sections of the paper

Current audiobook.

I have to admit, I wasn‘t sure what to expect, but this was excellent. I cried more than once, had some jaw-dropping moments (particularly when he talks about the way his family has treated him, it‘s baffling). I applaud his bravery and strength, and I‘m so glad he found happiness, after so many years of despair. Oh, and the epilogue almost did me in 😢🙁 #teamharry

Overall a good book. It's sad all he went through as a young child. Losing his mother and never being able to properly grieve for her until he was in his thirties. It seems his whole family and the palace were against Meghan from the start. I don't think they even gave her a chance. I wonder if it would have been different if she was British.

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