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cleotheo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, Abandonment, War, Drug use, Torture, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Grief, Classism, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Colonisation
Minor: Racism and Pandemic/Epidemic
abbyscarde's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, War, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Drug use, Death of parent, Stalking, Violence, and Addiction
jocelynbold's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, War, and Grief
Moderate: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, and Miscarriage
graceybookster's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
2.5
2.5 stars read via đ§Audiobookđ§
Ok so I went through a rollercoaster of a ride with this book. To begin with I was drawn in and found it heart wrenching hearing about the boys growing up and how the death of Diana affected them, hearing it from his perspective. It was clear Harry was traumatised and had PTSD from this long before the army. It broke my heart.
Then I was VERY bored through at least a third of the book because it was extremely Army heavy which is not something I relate to or am particularly interested in. I understand however that The Army was a huge part of Prince Harryâs life and a passion of his, but I felt this went on for much too long, giving us endless step by step commentaries on his tasks and procedures there. Probably great for army-minded people but not for me at all. I also did not like the talk of how many people heâd had to kill during his time there, describing them as âthe baddiesâ or âpawnsââŚ.BUT I can imagine he has been very conditioned to thinking this way with his upbringing and training so I guess I couldnât really blame him either for these thoughts. I donât agree with it, but I could see why heâd think this way.
I was then drawn back in after he left the army, with him openly speaking about his depression and anxiety. I commend him for that and more people should speak about it! I was then hooked until the end going through his journey of meeting Megan etc.
I know this book and his actions have caused a lot of controversy which has divided people, as some people strongly disagree with what him and Meg have done in regards to interviews and this book, but how else can they get their side heard if theyâve constantly been railroaded into silence and made to look like the bad guys? I do believe there are two sides to a story and have no doubt that ALOT of stuff has gone on behind closed doors we know nothing about and I wholeheartedly believe that there is a particular biased narrative thatâs spun by the establishment and press to make certain family members look good and others look bad. The monarchy have been controlled for years, and perhaps his side of the story is something that NEEDS to come out to break the cycle. Diana was berated and made out to be crazy when she was in fact telling the truth and desperate for help. She was a truth teller and people naturally HATE when truth is spoken against the grain, against the corruption and higher order! Well, Iâm sorry but Prince Harry has a right to speak about whatâs happened to him and Megan. He has a right to share his side. Him and Megan and his CHILDREN are HUMAN BEINGS.
The press, paparazzi and media are honestly the most disgusting and vile cretins on this earth. Look how it ended for Diana. KILLED FOR A STORY AND A PICTURE. Making a buck out of peoples misery and harassment has become a norm that shouldnât be normalised or accepted! Itâs criminal, inhumane and causes so much pain and anxiety. It shouldnât be allowed. Especially racism. Period. So I make him right for speaking out! I couldnât believe some of the things I was hearing with how manipulative and gaslighty the institution is. All for the sake of appearances which is what it boils down to. Absolutely ridiculous.
People deserve to be happy, they deserve freedom to live their lives without constant bombardment of cameras, scrutiny and bullying. They have a right to feel safe and not just thrown to the wolves, royal or not!
The reason I gave it a low rating was because of the huge section I found tedious. I also found the audiobook recording to be quite sloppy - Harryâs voice changing in tone on occasions due to different recordings being pieced together which also had mistakes. I donât think that was down to him though, more the editors and producers of the recording. I did also find his voice very monotone which again made me shut off a bit, I often had to rewind sections repeatedly because Iâd drifted away and gotten lost lol but I did find some of the writing really good with clever imagery and metaphors, which helped bring his world and feelings to the foreground.
Harry has undoubtedly grown up very privileged and has a lots of naivety due to being so sheltered and controlled throughout his life. I do however think he recognises this and has admitted to making mistakes but has also learnt from them and tried to make amends and be better. Overall I found the book quite sad, to be born as an object, a âspareâ must have been so difficult and confusing to deal with. Messed up really, but I do hope one day there can be a resolve between him and his brother at least.
Ok so I went through a rollercoaster of a ride with this book. To begin with I was drawn in and found it heart wrenching hearing about the boys growing up and how the death of Diana affected them, hearing it from his perspective. It was clear Harry was traumatised and had PTSD from this long before the army. It broke my heart.
Then I was VERY bored through at least a third of the book because it was extremely Army heavy which is not something I relate to or am particularly interested in. I understand however that The Army was a huge part of Prince Harryâs life and a passion of his, but I felt this went on for much too long, giving us endless step by step commentaries on his tasks and procedures there. Probably great for army-minded people but not for me at all. I also did not like the talk of how many people heâd had to kill during his time there, describing them as âthe baddiesâ or âpawnsââŚ.BUT I can imagine he has been very conditioned to thinking this way with his upbringing and training so I guess I couldnât really blame him either for these thoughts. I donât agree with it, but I could see why heâd think this way.
I was then drawn back in after he left the army, with him openly speaking about his depression and anxiety. I commend him for that and more people should speak about it! I was then hooked until the end going through his journey of meeting Megan etc.
I know this book and his actions have caused a lot of controversy which has divided people, as some people strongly disagree with what him and Meg have done in regards to interviews and this book, but how else can they get their side heard if theyâve constantly been railroaded into silence and made to look like the bad guys? I do believe there are two sides to a story and have no doubt that ALOT of stuff has gone on behind closed doors we know nothing about and I wholeheartedly believe that there is a particular biased narrative thatâs spun by the establishment and press to make certain family members look good and others look bad. The monarchy have been controlled for years, and perhaps his side of the story is something that NEEDS to come out to break the cycle. Diana was berated and made out to be crazy when she was in fact telling the truth and desperate for help. She was a truth teller and people naturally HATE when truth is spoken against the grain, against the corruption and higher order! Well, Iâm sorry but Prince Harry has a right to speak about whatâs happened to him and Megan. He has a right to share his side. Him and Megan and his CHILDREN are HUMAN BEINGS.
The press, paparazzi and media are honestly the most disgusting and vile cretins on this earth. Look how it ended for Diana. KILLED FOR A STORY AND A PICTURE. Making a buck out of peoples misery and harassment has become a norm that shouldnât be normalised or accepted! Itâs criminal, inhumane and causes so much pain and anxiety. It shouldnât be allowed. Especially racism. Period. So I make him right for speaking out! I couldnât believe some of the things I was hearing with how manipulative and gaslighty the institution is. All for the sake of appearances which is what it boils down to. Absolutely ridiculous.
People deserve to be happy, they deserve freedom to live their lives without constant bombardment of cameras, scrutiny and bullying. They have a right to feel safe and not just thrown to the wolves, royal or not!
The reason I gave it a low rating was because of the huge section I found tedious. I also found the audiobook recording to be quite sloppy - Harryâs voice changing in tone on occasions due to different recordings being pieced together which also had mistakes. I donât think that was down to him though, more the editors and producers of the recording. I did also find his voice very monotone which again made me shut off a bit, I often had to rewind sections repeatedly because Iâd drifted away and gotten lost lol but I did find some of the writing really good with clever imagery and metaphors, which helped bring his world and feelings to the foreground.
Harry has undoubtedly grown up very privileged and has a lots of naivety due to being so sheltered and controlled throughout his life. I do however think he recognises this and has admitted to making mistakes but has also learnt from them and tried to make amends and be better. Overall I found the book quite sad, to be born as an object, a âspareâ must have been so difficult and confusing to deal with. Messed up really, but I do hope one day there can be a resolve between him and his brother at least.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Racism, Death, and Gun violence
Minor: Miscarriage
ginger_rampage's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Miscarriage, and Suicide
blissofalife's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.25
It felt simultaneously full of emotion and emotionless, burnout personified. Straightforward, no beating around the bush. It feels wrong to say I enjoyed listening to it, to hearing Prince Harry lay his life out for all to see, but it was well done. I would recommend the audiobook for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death of parent, Racism, Miscarriage, Bullying, Drug use, Gaslighting, Grief, Car accident, Racial slurs, Stalking, Death, and War
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Pregnancy
sbauer378's review
slow-paced
2.0
Oof. This was an overly bloated mess. So many mentions of his frostbit penis that I wish I could erase from my mind. Not to mention the excruxiating details about his military training and the war. So much of this could have been cut out. Plus it comes off as propaganda for the US and UK's many war crimes.
I already did not care for the royal family before reading this but I had some respect for Harry. Not anymore, they all suck. Props to him for breaking away from his crazy family and doing some self analysis. But this book made it clear that Harry only dug the barest bit into unlearning racism and then did not go any further. He is an incredibly privileged person and he refuses to acknowledge that at all. Quick sidebar, are he and Meghan anti-vaxxers? There are so many mentions of only using homeopathic remedies and not taking pills (you know, actual, tested medicine).
There is a lot of rampant islamophobia when he talks about the war in Afghanistan. And the way he talked about the Gurkhas, basically calling them beloved pets of the royal family like they are dogs. It was so disgusting, I had to put this down for a bit. It's so paternalistic, especially when he vehemently defends the idea of the monarchy to the very end. Harry clearly enjoys the privilege that comes from the wealth they stole from people of color and he does not want to give it up. Just casually mentioning going for a ski holiday in Kazakhstan as if that's something normal people do. And also, him and Meghan are just so poor, they might have to use his $10 million inheritance to live. Oh, the horror.
I already did not care for the royal family before reading this but I had some respect for Harry. Not anymore, they all suck. Props to him for breaking away from his crazy family and doing some self analysis. But this book made it clear that Harry only dug the barest bit into unlearning racism and then did not go any further. He is an incredibly privileged person and he refuses to acknowledge that at all. Quick sidebar, are he and Meghan anti-vaxxers? There are so many mentions of only using homeopathic remedies and not taking pills (you know, actual, tested medicine).
There is a lot of rampant islamophobia when he talks about the war in Afghanistan. And the way he talked about the Gurkhas, basically calling them beloved pets of the royal family like they are dogs. It was so disgusting, I had to put this down for a bit. It's so paternalistic, especially when he vehemently defends the idea of the monarchy to the very end. Harry clearly enjoys the privilege that comes from the wealth they stole from people of color and he does not want to give it up. Just casually mentioning going for a ski holiday in Kazakhstan as if that's something normal people do. And also, him and Meghan are just so poor, they might have to use his $10 million inheritance to live. Oh, the horror.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Islamophobia, Drug abuse, War, and Suicidal thoughts
syza17's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, War, Panic attacks/disorders, Stalking, Gun violence, Classism, and Racism
enchantingreads_rosyreviews's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
I want to preface this by stressing I am not a âroyal watcher,â meaning I have never been one to keep up with the British royals. Although, I do my best to keep up with the Kardashians, I had no desire to watch their speeches, track their appearances, or follow their lives. But when Harry and Meghanâs relationship went public, I took interest. A real-life American princess love story, just like The Prince & Me!
Not only was a British Prince dating an American, but she was mixed race. Though I myself am as white as they come, I can understand and appreciate Harry and Meghanâs ground-breaking relationship. There was a real opportunity to unite the Commonwealth, most of them being predominately black countries, and bring the ancient royal institution into the modern era. So I started paying attention. Many of the interviews they gave, the life milestone announcements, etc., I tried to keep tabs on them. It didnât hurt that they were relaxed with one another, cracked jokes, and were a generally likeable couple.
Eventually, I saw their sparkle start to dim, especially Megâs. It wasnât until after reading Harryâs book and watching their Netflix docuseries, I realized the power and viciousness of the British tabloid press. They called Megâs race, morality, intellect, and physical appearance into question. They essentially stripped Harry and Meghanâs relationship of everything that made it unique and good to replace it with false narratives vilifying Meghan, in particular.
Overall, Harryâs detailed account of his life is an important read for anyone interested in the life of a British royal, the burden of being a person in the public eye, what a life in dedication to service (both in the military and to the betterment of the world), and how it feels to fall in love with your person. Harryâs candor about the brutal and relentless obsession of the British tabloid press as well as the racial and xenophobic undertones of his and Megâs relationship, is appreciated and fascinating to read. Regardless of how you feel about the royals, his story is one to root for and this new chapter of his life might prove to unveil the best version of Harry the world has ever seen.
Not only was a British Prince dating an American, but she was mixed race. Though I myself am as white as they come, I can understand and appreciate Harry and Meghanâs ground-breaking relationship. There was a real opportunity to unite the Commonwealth, most of them being predominately black countries, and bring the ancient royal institution into the modern era. So I started paying attention. Many of the interviews they gave, the life milestone announcements, etc., I tried to keep tabs on them. It didnât hurt that they were relaxed with one another, cracked jokes, and were a generally likeable couple.
Eventually, I saw their sparkle start to dim, especially Megâs. It wasnât until after reading Harryâs book and watching their Netflix docuseries, I realized the power and viciousness of the British tabloid press. They called Megâs race, morality, intellect, and physical appearance into question. They essentially stripped Harry and Meghanâs relationship of everything that made it unique and good to replace it with false narratives vilifying Meghan, in particular.
Overall, Harryâs detailed account of his life is an important read for anyone interested in the life of a British royal, the burden of being a person in the public eye, what a life in dedication to service (both in the military and to the betterment of the world), and how it feels to fall in love with your person. Harryâs candor about the brutal and relentless obsession of the British tabloid press as well as the racial and xenophobic undertones of his and Megâs relationship, is appreciated and fascinating to read. Regardless of how you feel about the royals, his story is one to root for and this new chapter of his life might prove to unveil the best version of Harry the world has ever seen.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, War, and Stalking
danimcthomas's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Beautifully told and enlightening. I knew nothing about the royal family going in. I found the book very sad overall, but it feels hopeful, too. Iâm sure itâs biased in some ways, but Harry seems to be very Frank and honest about his own failings as well as his familyâs.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Suicide, Suicide attempt, War, Drug use, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Racism, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse