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vomsy 's review for:
Finding Freedom: Harry and Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family
by Omid Scobie, Carolyn Durand
For all the hype and scandal surrounding this book’s release, it wasn’t nearly as revealing as I expected. While there are certainly some new tidbits in here (including the secret engagement), it’s largely a retrod of information I already knew or suspected. Since it is now understood that the book is essentially an authorized biography, it’s not terribly surprising that it largely avoids criticizing the couple. Aside from labeling them both as “occasionally hot headed,” there’s also nearly no self-reflection through the couple’s friends or aids.
The book largely ignores some of the most interesting rumors from the past few years. That includes the allegations that the Kensington and Buckingham teams would leak stories about Meghan as cover for negative press about Prince Andrew and Prince William. I certainly understand why they wouldn’t want to get into the Prince Andrew of it all but given the widely accepted belief that part of Harry’s frustration with The Firm was their failure to defend Meghan while simultaneously defending Andrew, it feels like a pretty glaring omission. They also don’t go into much new detail about Harry and William’s falling out, although that is less surprising given that, again, it’s essentially an authorized biography.
Overall, this was a highly readable, if sugarcoated history of the couple that would be very interesting for anyone looking to dive into their story for the first time. As for the rest of us, if you’re looking for the full truth of what went on, you’ll have to read between the lines.
The book largely ignores some of the most interesting rumors from the past few years. That includes the allegations that the Kensington and Buckingham teams would leak stories about Meghan as cover for negative press about Prince Andrew and Prince William. I certainly understand why they wouldn’t want to get into the Prince Andrew of it all but given the widely accepted belief that part of Harry’s frustration with The Firm was their failure to defend Meghan while simultaneously defending Andrew, it feels like a pretty glaring omission. They also don’t go into much new detail about Harry and William’s falling out, although that is less surprising given that, again, it’s essentially an authorized biography.
Overall, this was a highly readable, if sugarcoated history of the couple that would be very interesting for anyone looking to dive into their story for the first time. As for the rest of us, if you’re looking for the full truth of what went on, you’ll have to read between the lines.