A review by katietotallybooked
Spare by Prince Harry

emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

I’ve always been intrigued by the Royal Family, and I remember where I was the day I heard that Princess Diana died. I was only 8 years old at the time, but I remember we were in our car on the way home from a family vacation and the announcement came on the radio. 
I’ve always felt on some level for Harry & William because they lost their mom so young. I’ve also lost my Mom so I then felt I could relate as part of the ‘motherless club’. 
I lived in England for a year and I gained an understanding of the influence the Crown has there and the extent the media goes to publicize it all. So that’s why I wanted to read this book. 

I truly enjoyed Prince Harry sharing his story. Ultimately, I was saddened by his experiences. I am so happy that he found Meghan and their love story is one I am in awe of. I don’t think they deserve what they have gone through at all. 

I love memoirs and this one is no different. I know he had a ghost writer but I still commend him for sharing his story. While I did find the middle a bit dry, I ultimately just loved listening to his story. 
I do hope that he and Meghan can find peace in themselves and that perhaps this will evoke some change with how the paparazzi and the media do their daily work. 
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