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Written by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
Narrated by: Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex
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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Discover the global phenomenon that tells an unforgettable story of love, loss, courage, and healing.

“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.”—The New Yorker (Best Books of the Year)

It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on.

For Harry, this is that story at last.

Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness—and, because he blamed the press for his mother’s death, he struggled to accept life in the spotlight.

At twenty-one, he joined the British Army. The discipline gave him structure, and two combat tours made him a hero at home. But he soon felt more lost than ever, suffering from post-traumatic stress and prone to crippling panic attacks. Above all, he couldn’t find true love.

Then he met Meghan. The world was swept away by the couple’s cinematic romance and rejoiced in their fairy-tale wedding. But from the beginning, Harry and Meghan were preyed upon by the press, subjected to waves of abuse, racism, and lies. Watching his wife suffer, their safety and mental health at risk, Harry saw no other way to prevent the tragedy of history repeating itself but to flee his mother country. Over the centuries, leaving the Royal Family was an act few had dared. The last to try, in fact, had been his mother. . . .

For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty. A landmark publication, Spare is full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief.

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What the critics say

“Unflinching, introspective, and well-written.” Time

“Compellingly artful . . . [a] blockbuster memoir.” The New Yorker

“A scorching account of life in a golden cage.” The Atlantic

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Oh I wish I could hug him

This is a beautiful book. I really hope his family reads/listens to the book and acknowledge the hurt he has felt.
I wish I could hug him and tell him that he is more like his mum and he did the right thing.

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Well spoken, well written and truthful

Loved it. I never read biographies but this, I just couldn't put down. Very human account of the reality of what it's like to be royal, the horrific role the media plays in society and our perception of what's real, an honest and necessary account of what it's like to go to war, what jealousy and money can make people do, dynamics within families, healing through therapy, unconscious biases. The list goes on. There was so much that was uncovered and so necessary in 2023. There is a lot that can be learnt fom this. Harry shone a light on important matters that need to be talked about. He and his family should be proud of how far they have come and the positive impact they have made on a global scale. I wish them nothing but happiness.

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Good on Harry!

Finally! Someone from the Royal family speaking up. We know Diana tried. Well wishes only, for Harry and Meghan! Good on Harry, doing what he had to do, standing up for his wife and for what is right. So much good to come from this.
All the love and support ❤️ Keep on speaking up!

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Beautiful

Moving, heartfelt and beautifully written. I loved listening to Harry recount his story, and it reminded me of how all of us need to be loved, understood, and given room to grow.

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An historical record of love, family, struggle and triumph in freedom.

The tabloid format is thriving - no standards, ethics of true blue journalism there. However, It’s so important to write/record as a primary source the stories that will become history. Let’s hear from the proverbial horses mouth instead of the perspectives of others who can only write from their own life experiences/lens. This is important to me as a trained historian. This is a well written book -by Prince Harry that speaks to the love and lived experience of Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan, who I’m happy found each other and survived life within the firm under the expressed attacks from and through the media. They have survived and continue to thrive as a family and continue their lives in the service of others.

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Great listen

This book has been savagely misrepresented in the coverage. I really enjoyed it, he seems a very genuine person who’s had a complicated and fascinating life so far.

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Must Read

Extraordinary writing. Not a fan of the royals. Not an enemy either. Doesn’t matter how thin you slice it, it’s a captivating perspective.

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Beautiful

Such a great story and wonderfully narrated by the author. Finished this faster than I wanted to! Highly recommend.

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This really opened my heart to Harry

I always loved Diana and by extension her boys. My heart breaks for what they have been through. However this did not change my mind about Meghan of anything it made it worse. Despite the shortcomings of the royal family and the history with Diana I do not condone any person further isolating a vulnerable person like Harry from their only family. Meghan is a narcissist egomaniac and comparing her to Diana is cruel (to Diana and Harry). There are ways she could have handled her issues privately while respecting the institution and most importantly the queen while she was alive. This Inherent respect should be a part of marrying and supporting his lineage not perpetuating painful family relations and seperating him from his brother who has no choice but to carry on this legacy. Harry I love you this book was wonderful I hope you are so happy but find it in your heart to support your brother and love your grandparents by respecting the institution they served and fought for

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Philanthropy and Care

Spare your illicit judgments and listen to understand, listen to know it takes two and a whole lot more. Lovely read depicts his aching heart. Harry you've shared your part. Now a family of four Harry, your forever more love is instore.

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