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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
To everyone who is decrying this book as a cash grab and condemning Harry for airing his family’s dirty laundry: so what? He has had to sacrifice his autonomy his entire life to the whims of the media- and if he wants to finally take some agency and set the record straight, then all the power to him.
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Let me preface this review by saying I did not follow the royal family at all prior to reading this. I did not watch the Oprah interview or their Netflix series or anything. So I am not the best judge on if this memoir is accurate and completely truthful or not.
Regardless, I felt that Harry was being genuine. I sincerely felt for him. I've read other reviews that are attacking him and it makes me sad that even when he's laid everything out, people are still mean. Yes, he was born into extreme privilege, but I think many of us would react and handle things the same way he did if we were in his shoes. Some parts were a bit of a bitch-fest, but if it were me, I'd probably be doing the same damn thing.
I think listening to this helped. Some of the stories seemed a little random, and if I were physically reading it I probably would've gotten bogged down in it. But there were parts that were very touching. I was moved by the first section on his mother, and the birth of his first child. I could feel his disgust with the press, and the anguish and hurt by the silence of his family. We may never know the full truth, but I think Harry and Meghan are just trying their best for themselves and their children.
I do think it was a little soon to publish something like this. I think it would've made sense to see something like this come out in a decade, with a clearer and more removed tone. It all felt a little too fresh, like the wounds were still open. But at the same time, I get wanting to tell your story.
This memoir isn't for everyone. I enjoyed it, but I can understand why other's didn't.
Regardless, I felt that Harry was being genuine. I sincerely felt for him. I've read other reviews that are attacking him and it makes me sad that even when he's laid everything out, people are still mean. Yes, he was born into extreme privilege, but I think many of us would react and handle things the same way he did if we were in his shoes. Some parts were a bit of a bitch-fest, but if it were me, I'd probably be doing the same damn thing.
I think listening to this helped. Some of the stories seemed a little random, and if I were physically reading it I probably would've gotten bogged down in it. But there were parts that were very touching. I was moved by the first section on his mother, and the birth of his first child. I could feel his disgust with the press, and the anguish and hurt by the silence of his family. We may never know the full truth, but I think Harry and Meghan are just trying their best for themselves and their children.
I do think it was a little soon to publish something like this. I think it would've made sense to see something like this come out in a decade, with a clearer and more removed tone. It all felt a little too fresh, like the wounds were still open. But at the same time, I get wanting to tell your story.
This memoir isn't for everyone. I enjoyed it, but I can understand why other's didn't.
slow-paced
emotional
Wow
Deeply heartfelt. Honest retelling of so much trauma heartbreak and joy. Hope his family finds peace one day. Vivid retelling thrlughout
Deeply heartfelt. Honest retelling of so much trauma heartbreak and joy. Hope his family finds peace one day. Vivid retelling thrlughout
I have very little knowledge of British Royalty so this was very informative for me. I realize it is only one side of the story but, man, it does sound like a really tough spot to be in. Always asking permission to do anything, to feel anything, permission to marry who you love.
Absolutely gutted by all of the racism shown towards his wife. How disgusting.
I'm glad he's found a bit of peace.
Good little listen for me.
Absolutely gutted by all of the racism shown towards his wife. How disgusting.
I'm glad he's found a bit of peace.
Good little listen for me.
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced