Prince Harry’s book

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Anonymous wrote:I wonder what their birth families think of their behavior. It would be interesting if an intervention is arranged where they sat with Charles, Camilla, Thomas, Doria, William, Thomas Jr and Samantha and everyone got a chance to voice their issues.

Did she ever live with Thomas Jr or Samatha for any length of time? I’m not sure what they bring to the table - same for Camilla.

They are their family members and have been in their lives since childhood. Until H&M won't sort out their pasts, leaving it behind won't happen.

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Cutting off everyone doesn't mean you are shedding your emotional burden. You sure can shed your birth family, shed your friends, shed your in-laws, shed your ex partners, leave your home but you are never free. You'll probably make similar mistakes with new partners, children and friends. Running from people only works if you become monks.

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Step parents and step siblings are part of your life and lives of your blood relatives matter, positively or negatively but they have space in your minds, denying their existence doesn't help.

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I’m just about done with the book and what strikes me is a) how much he resents William and b)how little grace he accords to Kate, as he doesn’t seem to see that she’s also in defensive/abuse survivor mode after she was subject to the same things as Meghan and Diana. If she really complains that Meghan was out of line for mentioning her hormones because “we don’t know each other well enough to mention hormones” that poor woman is terrified of opening up to anyone in case someone finds out something. She’s insecure as well.

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Anonymous wrote:Step parents and step siblings are part of your life and lives of your blood relatives matter, positively or negatively but they have space in your minds, denying their existence doesn't help.

Not always. While that might be true if you all grow up together in the same household, there’s no reason for people who have never been a part of your daily life, or even regular extended family celebrations to “have space in your mind”. It’s less an issue of “denying their existence “ and more one of relegating them to the very limited roles that they’ve actually played in your life. That’s probably particularly true if there are age gaps, geographic separations, discordant relationships between the parents, etc. I’d put it out there that “blood” matters much less than experiencing actual meaningful, positive relationships.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cutting off everyone doesn't mean you are shedding your emotional burden. You sure can shed your birth family, shed your friends, shed your in-laws, shed your ex partners, leave your home but you are never free. You'll probably make similar mistakes with new partners, children and friends. Running from people only works if you become monks.

You are speaking only for yourself. Cutting off toxic family, friends and partners works wonders for most people’s health, both mentally and physically.

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There is a parody version of this book is coming. I guess they can file lawsuits but it can be damaging for the book sales and their brand.

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Actually, not sure if their is any legal course. Its supposed to be a funny critical review.

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Anonymous wrote:There is a parody version of this book is coming. I guess they can file lawsuits but it can be damaging for the book sales and their brand.

Or not. What’s the audience for a parody of a memoir that centers on neglect, military service and growth? How large is the market for that? Sue Townsend and the Windsors already have well-known parodies out there, so what’s this one going to offer?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is a parody version of this book is coming. I guess they can file lawsuits but it can be damaging for the book sales and their brand.

Or not. What’s the audience for a parody of a memoir that centers on neglect, military service and growth? How large is the market for that? Sue Townsend and the Windsors already have well-known parodies out there, so what’s this one going to offer?

Since you fell for Harry’ prevarications about neglect, military service, and — especially — growth, you would not understand “Spare Us.” When I pre-ordered the book from Waterstone, I received a message that the order would be fulfilled in the second printing of 100,000 books. This is nothing compared to “Spare,” but it wasn’t half price and only one book would be shipped rather than the two shipped when I ordered one book.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There is a parody version of this book is coming. I guess they can file lawsuits but it can be damaging for the book sales and their brand.

Or not. What’s the audience for a parody of a memoir that centers on neglect, military service and growth? How large is the market for that? Sue Townsend and the Windsors already have well-known parodies out there, so what’s this one going to offer?

Humor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just about done with the book and what strikes me is a) how much he resents William and b)how little grace he accords to Kate, as he doesn’t seem to see that she’s also in defensive/abuse survivor mode after she was subject to the same things as Meghan and Diana. If she really complains that Meghan was out of line for mentioning her hormones because “we don’t know each other well enough to mention hormones” that poor woman is terrified of opening up to anyone in case someone finds out something. She’s insecure as well.

That's a really interesting idea. I think, no matter how you look at it, there's a lot of dysfunction going on. It'll be interesting to see how Kate's kids turn out. At first glance, they benefit from having 'normal' maternal family members. But, I have to wonder how normal they are if they're so supportive of Kate living in the environment she is and raising kids in it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There is a parody version of this book is coming. I guess they can file lawsuits but it can be damaging for the book sales and their brand.

Or not. What’s the audience for a parody of a memoir that centers on neglect, military service and growth? How large is the market for that? Sue Townsend and the Windsors already have well-known parodies out there, so what’s this one going to offer?

Humor.

From the reception of the South Park parody, it would appear like there is a large audience for more material.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cutting off everyone doesn't mean you are shedding your emotional burden. You sure can shed your birth family, shed your friends, shed your in-laws, shed your ex partners, leave your home but you are never free. You'll probably make similar mistakes with new partners, children and friends. Running from people only works if you become monks.

You are speaking only for yourself. Cutting off toxic family, friends and partners works wonders for most people’s health, both mentally and physically.

Except it’s a “you problem.” When it’s your father, cousins, best friend (remember her bestie maid of honor - gone), and your spouse’s family.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m just about done with the book and what strikes me is a) how much he resents William and b)how little grace he accords to Kate, as he doesn’t seem to see that she’s also in defensive/abuse survivor mode after she was subject to the same things as Meghan and Diana. If she really complains that Meghan was out of line for mentioning her hormones because “we don’t know each other well enough to mention hormones” that poor woman is terrified of opening up to anyone in case someone finds out something. She’s insecure as well.

That's a really interesting idea. I think, no matter how you look at it, there's a lot of dysfunction going on. It'll be interesting to see how Kate's kids turn out. At first glance, they benefit from having 'normal' maternal family members. But, I have to wonder how normal they are if they're so supportive of Kate living in the environment she is and raising kids in it.

Remember all of this is coming from Harry's "truths" and is not necessarily reality. He has it out for Catherine and makes her look bad at every turn. His comment that Catherine was taken aback when Meghan wore fashionably ripped jeans and when she met Catherine for the first time and that Catherine did not full into Meghan's full embrace is along the same lines as the hormone story. Harry seemed to get along with Catherine very well before he brought Meghan into the family, and Meghan seems to have turned Harry against Catherine. What evidence to you have that Catherine is a poor woman who is terrified of opening up to anyone or is insecure, other than the ghost written words of her drug addled brother in law who clearly has an ax to grind with his family.

William has often said that Catherine's family has had a good influence on him because he feels comfortable with them. When he, Catherine, and Harry started HeadsTogether for mental health support, William cited Catherine's brother, James, as people who were coping with their mental health issues with family help.

It is trendy to glom onto celebrities who blather on about their dysfunctional families and all the trauma and suffering they have endured because of their privileged lives, but on the other side there is a family that is quietly enduring the slings and arrows thrown at them b their miserable family member.

Look at the source of the comments rather than a woman who is working in her husband's family business and trying to raise three children who give every evidence of being normal children who will do just fine in life. You might worry more about how your children will turn out given their conspiracy minded parent.