Spare | 
pickThis 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!
2/3 way through. From an audio walk. I‘m enjoying the audiobook so far!
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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 😬😭
pickI 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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03.16.2023
FINALLY posted my book review video on Prince Harry's memoir! I had a lot of feelings about it! 💗
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pan2.75⭐️ 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
so-soI 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
pickI 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
pickOverall 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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pickOverall 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.
pickI 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
pickI cannot imagine having to grow up, grieve and try to move on in that spotlight.
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pick4/5
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.
Got my hold in today!! (Large print had a shorter line)
pickI 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
pickThere 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.
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…
so-soLess 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.
pickJust 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. 💚
pickOk, 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! 💔🤯
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.
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 💚🐉
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
pickMost 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.
pickEach 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. ↓
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
pickI 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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Read why I gave it that score: http://www.fredasvoice.com/2023/02/spare-prince-harry-7.html
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • People hating on this, get a life. Yeah sure it‘s got cringy parts, but it‘s his story. Also prince william is…garbage.
pickwhen 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.
pickWow, 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.
pickI 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!
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