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Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family by Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand

3.25 AVERAGE

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bribeelee's review against another edition

4.0
It has been said that this book wasn’t authorized or endorsed by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. I believe it. While the book does take a more in depth look at their side it doesn’t paint them as total victims and angels. This book was supposed to be “their side of the story” in reality it’s just the story that’s been relayed over the past two years. It’s looked at the good the bad and the ugly. Areas they did well in and areas the made missteps. As excerpts of the book has been released over the past weeks many have asked why didn’t the palace correct many of the false damaging stories that were put out. That question is the overall theme of the book.

irishlibrarian's review against another edition

2.0
Poorly edited and no interesting gossip. I was disappointed.

colorfulleo92's review against another edition

2.0
I thought this book was a good way to learn what's really been going on lately with the royal family. Specially with Harry and Meghan. But I didn't think it was a very good non fiction. Didn't really show other side of the story and they seemed way to perfect then humanly possible, it didn't Rigg true for me. We all have wrong somethings and we aren't always perfect. But that dosent mean your a bad person, simply that your human. But this didn't really do that.

mandyal's review against another edition

4.0
*3,75

I have an interest in the live story of Harry & Meghan. I always thought that everything was a little fishy so I wanted to know more. Now I do and I understand a lot more of all the events that happend.

The only thing that bugged me is that sometimes it was a little chaotic. They always explained an evement but during event they are explaining an other event. It was really confusing. Like, they were explaining the wedding, but when her wedding dress was mentioned they were explaining how she chose it 5 days ago (and then they were explaining the choice)
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miche29's review against another edition

1.0
informative medium-paced
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reneeereads's review against another edition

5.0
Super interesting read!
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grannyhanny's review against another edition

3.0
Just one thought at this time: Am I the only one who didn't know "courtiers" were still a thing? What is this, the Renaissance or something??

maddieg's review against another edition

4.0
After being a big fan of the Royal Family for almost 10 years, and especially after following Harry and Meghan's relationship from the beginning, I was excited to get my hands on this book. The first few chapters were quite boring as I already knew a lot of the details from reading other biographies about the couple, particularly one of Harry's, earlier this year. Once those few chapters were over and there were more details of the aftermath of the engagement and wedding, I was more intrigued by hearing all sides of the story. As there were quite a few conflicting news stories about the rifts throughout the royal household, I loved being able to see what the real truth was based on the experience and knowledge of Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand. With all the details regarding what really went down behind closed doors up until their split from the Royal Family, I would highly recommend this book for all royal lovers who want to know more about this trailblazing and modern couple.

Favorite Quote: "Above all, the couple want to continue with what they have always set out to do: empowering others."

paigea's review against another edition

3.75
hopeful informative slow-paced

readingbyem_'s review against another edition

4.0
If you enjoy reading and learning about the royal family then this book is great. It can get a bit boring at times but the story is real and shows a good insight into the life of the young couple.