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Spare | Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
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.
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NikkiCureton
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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!

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Jenny1687
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#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.

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Kerrbearlib
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2/3 way through. From an audio walk. I‘m enjoying the audiobook so far!

⚠️Content warning ⚠️

If you‘re sensitive to animal cruelty, you might want to skip the last few chapters of part 2.

He talks about animal poaching in Africa & describes some upsetting stuff. Thankfully I was home when I listened to that part. I would‘ve been bawling in the street if it had been on a walk 😬😭

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The.Great.Catsby
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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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Kerrbearlib I‘m listening to the audiobook now and really enjoying it. 6d
The.Great.Catsby @Kerrbearlib that's awesome! For me, it had pretty strong momentum all the way through. Can't wait to hear what you think! 5d
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Branwen
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FINALLY posted my book review video on Prince Harry's memoir! I had a lot of feelings about it! 💗

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XX45LTT_Dk

CoverToCoverGirl Great review! I definitely agree on two points for sure—more editing was needed and some bits we definitely did not need to know. (edited) 1w
Branwen @CoverToCoverGirl Right?! We did NOT need that much detail regarding the frozen nether region incident! 😵‍💫😂 Thank you so much for watching! 😊💕 1w
Dragon Great review 👍💚🐉 1w
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CoverToCoverGirl It was great. You‘re welcome! 📚🙂 1w
Branwen @Dragon Thank you so much! 🥰📚💕 1w
Dragon 🙏💚🐉 1w
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melissajayne
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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

melissajayne Was my #doublespin book for March 1w
melissajayne My thing about the whole #megxit situation is this: if you want privacy from the media and step back from being a senior royal, fine, but then don‘t go and blast your dirty laundry to the world and create more fodder for the tabloids. I get wanting to have a fairly normal family life but just don‘t. And despite what Harry thinks, families have disagreements. ⤵️ 1w
melissajayne Now I need to find a book to cleanse my brain… 1w
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TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 1w
SamAnne I‘m not going to read it. I can sympathize with his need to process some of what happened to him but….Patty Davis, Reagan‘s daughter, wrote a tell all back in the day. She had a thoughtful op-Ed in the NYT a few months back reflecting on her decision to publish (older and wiser, she deeply regrets it). She was grateful to have closure with, forgiveness from, her father at the end. He had Alzheimer‘s by then. She was gentle w/Harry but ⬇️ 1w
SamAnne Thought he would deeply regret publishing when he was older, just like she does. This comment is in no way a defense of the BRF but I do agree with you. 1w
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mcctrish
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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

TrishB I love that- fun out of dysfunctional. It‘s a lot more diplomatic than what I normally say! 1w
mcctrish @TrishB I want to believe he is telling the truth about how the family handles the media and it‘s just wrong how the media plays them, the standard line taken in reaction to the shit storm created by the media. But most of it I either already knew or didn‘t need to 1w
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mcctrish
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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

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

Amiable Ha! Love the concept and the execution! 😄 2w
mcctrish Thank you @Amiable ☺️ 2w
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Kerrbearlib
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Current audiobook.

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CBee
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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

fredamans It did the same thing to me, I was literally in pieces.... 2w
CBee @fredamans I‘ll be thinking about it for a long time. And so well-written, too! 2w
fredamans @CBee Agreed! 2w
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Monica5
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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.

#BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin @TheAromaofBooks
#MarvellousMarch Readathon #4 @Andrew65

TheAromaofBooks Great progress!! 2w
Andrew65 There seemed too many frictions in the family and competition for attention. Who knows who is to blame. As someone who lost his dad suddenly at 6 I can sympathise in so many ways and has been with me throughout my life and I didn‘t have to do it in the public eye.

I don‘t think it helps to lay out all the issues in the media repeatedly, allows no time for repair and recovery in the family.
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Monica5 @Andrew65 sorry for your loss. No the issues within the family shouldn't be laid out for all the world. Plus people should understand bc every family has issues😊 2w
Andrew65 @Monica5 Thank you 🥰 Families are very complex. 2w
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mcctrish
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1. Summer. Chips. Blue/orange/red. Tulips. Bookstore/library Coffee/sparkling water/tea/wine. Scrabble 2. Spare/Black Cake/Adult Assembly Required

Eggs Thanks for playing 🌷🌷 2w
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MyNamesParadise
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Overall a pick. While most of this was interesting, a fair amount of it was kind of boring. It picked up when he met Meghan. Prince William is not shown in a flattering light. It‘s just sad how the Palace was against Meghan from the beginning when she didn‘t do anything. Them just cutting off security really could‘ve put them in danger. I‘m glad things worked out for Harry and they were able to get away. Who knows what the future holds for them.

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ReadingRachael
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I cannot imagine growing up and having to live under such constant scrutiny and public speculation about your every move. The lack of needed mental health support following the sudden death of his mother is heartbreaking. I understand why he would want to tell his own life story himself (from his perspective by necessity). I am happy he has found love, empathy, emotional security, and companionship in Meghan.
I recommend the audiobook version

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mcctrish
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Next on audio

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amsu311
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A very draggy story...I actually skipped many chapters Because it was that boring...And I did not finish it all...

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JenReadsAlot
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I cannot imagine having to grow up, grieve and try to move on in that spotlight.

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Monica5
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@Andrew65 is hosting a 9 day Readathon starting tomorrow, Saturday the 4th. I plan on reading 4 books, hopefully.

#MarvellousMarch Readathon

Andrew65 Thanks for sharing 😍 Great to have you with us, best of luck 😁 3w
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Monica5
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Libby hold came in. My #DoubleSpin book for #BookSpinBingo. I will see what I think of it.

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#ISpyBingo (Authors Photo) @Clwojick @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Good luck!! 3w
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fredamans
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Chelleo
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#CurrentlyReading one for me and one with the kids. Both are good.

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sebrittainclark
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4/5

Prince Harry looks back over his life, which has been in many ways molded by the trauma he experienced by the British tabloid press and paparazzi. It was interesting to hear his own view of his life and his family in his own words. There weren't necessarily any shocking revelations, but it was an enjoyable read that certainly humanizes Prince Harry.

This is definitely one to listen to the audiobook.

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Kappadeemom
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Got my hold in today!! (Large print had a shorter line)

MyNamesParadise Oh nice! I‘ve done that before with holds! 3w
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MicrobeMom
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I know there have been many reviews of this already. My take aways:
1- Harry preferred life on a war zone to his life in London.
2- He and William received no help with their grief after their mother‘s death.
3- Both brothers are very angry
4- The monarchy is more important than family relationships.
5- The Royals have are controlled by their staff.
6- The media sucks
7- Megan gets the blame for no reason
8- Harry has found true love in Megan

Chrissyreadit I love this review. 3w
TheBookHippie Yes. This exactly!! 3w
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Bookishlie
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Cause book mail is the best mail! Y‘all are amazing! And this group is a life saver:) #litsylove

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Enjoy!! 📚💗📚 3w
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persephone1408
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Bailedbailed

Do you want some cheese with that whine???

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TravelsWithBooks
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Coleen
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There is so much I could say about this one & I look forward to my upcoming book club‘s discussion. As many have noted, there are two sides to every story. But I can‘t imagine living under the oppressive British monarchy and then having every moment of your life scrutinized and warped by the press. When I compare the lives of Princes Harry and William, I think I‘d much rather be in Harry‘s position, able to speak my own mind and live more freely.

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MyNamesParadise
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But aren‘t you doing the same thing, Harry? Releasing a tell-all for money? Although I know some is going to charity. And I‘m enjoying this, but he should be a little more self aware…

BarkingMadRead He‘s telling his own story, the butler wasn‘t 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1mo
MyNamesParadise @BarkingMadRead hmmm. good point! 1mo
BarkingMadRead I gotta say though, I‘m not sure how I feel about it, because while it is his view on his family, it‘s still a tell all. I‘m so conflicted. I might get the audiobook…. But also might not 🤷🏻‍♀️ 1mo
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MyNamesParadise @BarkingMadRead yeah like I like him and Meghan. They claimed to want a private life but do interviews, their own docu-series and now the memoir. I know they have to keep money coming in somehow since they get nothing from the royal family. I just wonder how they‘ll continue to be in the public eye, you know? 1mo
SamAnne Patti Davis had a thoughtful op-ed in the NYT a month or so ago. She published a tell-all about her parents Ronald and Nancy Reagan when she was much younger. She fully regrets it and is glad she was able to mend fences and be with her father in his decline. I'm not planning on reading this memoir. 1mo
MyNamesParadise @SamAnne Yeah that‘s a good point. No way of knowing what the future holds for them and what regrets they may have. 1mo
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AileenRR
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Less juicy than I was anticipating. I guess I‘d already heard of most of the good bits prior to reading it. Ultimately it came off as sad; Harry loves his dad and brother and wants to be a part of something important, but doesn‘t feel supported or protected by his family from the negative media attention.

ajcameron_author I still keep meaning to find the time to read this. 1mo
AileenRR @ajcameron_author It‘s a long one 1mo
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Dragon
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Just finished this audiobook in the nick of time as it‘s due back today. I‘m still teary- I remember my grandma‘s death so I really empathize with Prince Harry. So glad I listened to the audiobook, he‘s a very expressive reader and I felt he finally had his say about the terrible treatment he received at the hands of the press and his father. I‘m still stunned at the withdrawal of security- how callous and cold the complete opposite of his mom. 💚

RobES I've just finished listening to this too ... and I can't really get it out of my head! 💔 1mo
Dragon Thanks @RobES totally agree. Prince Harry‘s voice was hauntingly sad -💔 1mo
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RobES
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Ok, so I just finished listening to this today .... and I just don't know what to say .... it's fascinating, but also unbearably sad and completely surreal, especially when Harry is reading it to you. Part of me wants to hug him and the other part wants to give him a shake! 💔🤯

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Sapphire
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We usually read aloud on road trips, but this Texas gulf coast trip has us in a “Harry” theme. Listening to “Spare” on audio and the Grammy awarded best pop album. Still have Celine in the back pocket.

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Bookworm04
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Nice chilled now time to progress with this book 21 chapters in and now have it on audible and read as listen one book I thought I wouldn‘t be into.

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Dragon
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Happy Family Day from Canada 🇨🇦. Today has me thinking about Prince Harry and The Mitfords dysfunctional families, Stanley Tucci‘s wonderful culinary family and Flavia‘s fictional family. I never get tired of reading about families- especially found families 💚🐉

merelybookish Great post! Those Mitfords are definitely a fascinating family! 1mo
Dragon Thanks @merelybookish I really enjoy reading about The Mitfords 💚🐉 1mo
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Bookworm04
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Finally got hands on it came out jan reserved it then was available to pick up 13th feb. Managed to pick up today. Now was 50/50 as never been interested in royal family but wanted to see what all hype was about. Like any book I read if I get past chapter 3 min then I know it will get finished. Let‘s see interesting so far

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Let me know your thoughts!! 1mo
Bookworm04 Ok will do have you read it 1mo
Bookworm04 20 pages in. Just onto chapter 4 nxt he just been told about his mum being in the crash. Shall sort tea then carry on @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks (edited) 1mo
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alleyKat
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Most families have a Spare. That one child who feels that living in a dysfunctional or toxic family is not for them but are vilified for not conforming and wanting to break free from the chains. As a public figure it's more challenging. I couldn't put the book down. It's written to include warts and all and in some parts I did flinch a little. It's written from the heart. Those who understand will enjoy it.

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marleed
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Each time I started the audio on this, I prefaced it with my favorite wise words from Brene Brown… The story I‘m telling myself is…. I felt Harry told his story and his perspective in the only way he believed he might be heard. It‘s sad that he couldn‘t relay his truth to his brother and his father where all perspectives could be heard and respected - and maybe ‘edited‘ to where all three settle on a shared truth. ↓

marleed Interestingly, I began this month reading the tagged. I had no idea Kander‘s description of his own PTSD would fill me with compassion as I read Harry‘s experience. Harry‘s time in Afghanistan forever shaped him - I get why it took up so much space in his story. 1mo
Cinfhen Great review 💕stacking the other book you mention - thanks for sharing 1mo
Amiable Whenever I read a memoir I am reminded of the saying, “There are three sides to every story: yours, mine and what really happened.“ I agree with your comment about sharing perspectives and settling on a shared truth. 1mo
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TheBookHippie Every person I know who had a child hood filled with trauma, read this book and felt so seen -myself included.. I‘m so happy he got to tell his truth, I hope it has helped him heal. 1mo
marleed @Cinfhen @Amiable @TheBookHippie I‘m really glad I read it. Pictures tell this story of 2 boys who were best friends through tragedy, but that‘s only the picture. I keep thinking of the privileges he had and how that could make him believe trauma/PTSD was not something he could suffer. But trauma and PTSD do not discriminate. 1mo
TheBookHippie @marleed Other people as well. I have had a zillion people tell me but you came from money ….. and? Never made sense to me. No one is immune to abuse or trauma. I‘m so glad he shared this book I hope at the very least it starts healthy conversations. 1mo
RobES I'm currently listening to this....oh my....my heart breaks for him.... you are so right about the trauma... it is such a raw, open account of trauma 💔 1mo
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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The royals really don‘t interest me, but as a memoir lover, I had to pick this up. I realize we‘re only getting one side here, but it‘s compelling, and Harry absolutely garnered my sympathy. A child mourns his mum under paparazzi scrutiny then subsequently lives his entire life under archaic familial rules and aggressive camera shutters. Can‘t wait to discuss with my #bookclub!

Suet624 I‘m really glad he has Megan and the kids. That previous life just seems so difficult. 1mo
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MaggieCarr
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I hold a public facing position in a small town. It's hard to not go out without being seen or addressed. I wouldn't want to imagine the whole world deciding things for me or sharing opinions far and wide over a position I had no say in bestowing. I wouldn't call myself a royal watcher but I am very aware of the harm of fake news. It seems like this memoir was a way for Harry to speak his peace in case his life, too, is cut short.

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fredamans
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Anyone else having issues with stars on Bookly premium??

5⭐

Read why I gave it that score: http://www.fredasvoice.com/2023/02/spare-prince-harry-7.html

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MeganLindell
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • People hating on this, get a life. Yeah sure it‘s got cringy parts, but it‘s his story. Also prince william is…garbage.

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Afua
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when your country has the misfortune of being part of the ‘commonwealth‘ and Diana was one of the first larger than life icons of your childhood i was naturally very curious about this memoir for a number of reasons.

Spare is so deeply and hauntingly sad. I hope Harry and his family find healing.

I could say so much more about the evils of imperialism and dysfunctional families but maybe I too am too sad and tired.

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LitLaur
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Wow, what an incredible telling of Prince Harry‘s experiences. Royal life isn‘t at all like a fairy tale — though it is certainly full of villains. Shame on the monarchy, the mostly awful royal family, the conniving staffers, and the absolutely despicable British press. I want to give Harry and Megan a hug after all this. Harry, you‘re not a spare; you‘ve been spared.

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Meshell1313
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I know this has such a wide range of reviews but I loved it. I thought we all already knew much about his life but his war stories shocked me and I loved just getting his point of view on some of the other events that have happened. Curious to see what happens with Charles‘ coronation. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars!