Prince Harry’s book

[Anonymous]

"Personally no, I haven't read it. I don't spend money to read people air their families' dirty laundry and tell little secrets about other people's personal lives. I don't need to know that Charlotte cried about her dress and that Kate was a pain for saying it didn't fit. Or that Charles carried a teddy bear. I am a really private person and so just not into supporting that. I have read some memoirs but always take them with a grain of salt. A memoir isn't an aubiography. It isn't about historical or factual events."

So go away, and leave the readers of the book alone.

[Anonymous]

I read the book. Some things I noticed: on his third date with Megan, it was a vacation in Africa. Who does that? That obviously accelerated the relationship.

Harry reads the press the whole time even though his Dad advised him not to read. Except when Harry moved to the US after blowing up his life, then he finally stopped reading the papers.

The book has too much detail about the military.

Harry doesn't seem smart, but does seem likable.

Harry doesn't realize how much he got out of royal life: he was handed so many interesting opportunities that are in the book just because of who he is. He took that for granted (travel to Africa, the N and S poles, Australia...)

[Anonymous]

It’s his interpretation of events, but yeah, it’s not a work of fiction. He’s smarter than I gave him credit for but he’s not that smart to fabricate his entire life!

The ghostwriter is the smart one.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I thought it was a great book. I realize there was a ghostwriter, but it's his information and narrative. He has a lot of worthwhile things to say and I can't figure out why the BR family needs a cloak of any protection from anyone with a perspective, or any opaqueness. The other royal families of Europe certainly have their drama. These people are human, and there is a dynamic that is worth analyzing under all this pageantry.
Secondly, all the leaked tidbits that imply all kinds of things about Harry vs. members of his family are false- completely taken out of context and twisted. He does a good with explaining the institution's relationship with the media, and it's important to know. In many ways, this was a love letter to his family, not a tear down.

When you say Ghostwriter, is this something that you were guessing or is it credited somewhere in the book that he received assistance?

The ghostwriter also wrote “Open” for Andre Agassi. The writer strikes me as full of ego because he has ghosted two books with one word titles and similar covers so the book is about him building a brand as much as it is about the celebrity. This ghost won a Pulitzer for something.

It’s funny how we see the same thing and go in different directions. You say “building a brand,” I say “one trick pony.”

[Anonymous]

For me, using a ghost writer means a person can't write and express information well.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I listened to the audio and loved it.

I have a lot of empathy for his journey. It was easy to listen to and gave you his side of the past 25 years.

Except, would've gone mad if I had to hear him say "Not Cot" one more time! -NP

Did he read it himself for the audio book?

Yes, he does read it himself. For anyone wondering Nott Cott is nottingham cottage where many have lived over the years. Pretty ordinary place.

https://www.insider.com/meghan-and-harry-netflix-home-tour-kensington-palace-nottingham-cottage-2022-12

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me, using a ghost writer means a person can't write and express information well.

We probably wouldn't want to read a book written by a non-writer. It would take years longer, too.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:For me, using a ghost writer means a person can't write and express information well.

We probably wouldn't want to read a book written by a non-writer. It would take years longer, too.

Definitely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read the book. Some things I noticed: on his third date with Megan, it was a vacation in Africa. Who does that? That obviously accelerated the relationship.

Harry reads the press the whole time even though his Dad advised him not to read. Except when Harry moved to the US after blowing up his life, then he finally stopped reading the papers.

The book has too much detail about the military.

Harry doesn't seem smart, but does seem likable.

Harry doesn't realize how much he got out of royal life: he was handed so many interesting opportunities that are in the book just because of who he is. He took that for granted (travel to Africa, the N and S poles, Australia...)

He’s not intellectual. He’s not academic. But I wouldn’t say he’s not smart. Like his mother he is clearly fiercely intelligent in other ways.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought it was a great book. I realize there was a ghostwriter, but it's his information and narrative. He has a lot of worthwhile things to say and I can't figure out why the BR family needs a cloak of any protection from anyone with a perspective, or any opaqueness. The other royal families of Europe certainly have their drama. These people are human, and there is a dynamic that is worth analyzing under all this pageantry.
Secondly, all the leaked tidbits that imply all kinds of things about Harry vs. members of his family are false- completely taken out of context and twisted. He does a good with explaining the institution's relationship with the media, and it's important to know. In many ways, this was a love letter to his family, not a tear down.

When you say Ghostwriter, is this something that you were guessing or is it credited somewhere in the book that he received assistance?

The ghostwriter also wrote “Open” for Andre Agassi. The writer strikes me as full of ego because he has ghosted two books with one word titles and similar covers so the book is about him building a brand as much as it is about the celebrity. This ghost won a Pulitzer for something.

It’s funny how we see the same thing and go in different directions. You say “building a brand,” I say “one trick pony.”

I’d love to be anywhere as near as successful as this “one trick pony”!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For me, using a ghost writer means a person can't write and express information well.

You are uninformed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read the book. Some things I noticed: on his third date with Megan, it was a vacation in Africa. Who does that? That obviously accelerated the relationship.

Harry reads the press the whole time even though his Dad advised him not to read. Except when Harry moved to the US after blowing up his life, then he finally stopped reading the papers.

The book has too much detail about the military.

Harry doesn't seem smart, but does seem likable.

Harry doesn't realize how much he got out of royal life: he was handed so many interesting opportunities that are in the book just because of who he is. He took that for granted (travel to Africa, the N and S poles, Australia...)

He’s not intellectual. He’s not academic. But I wouldn’t say he’s not smart. Like his mother he is clearly fiercely intelligent in other ways.

"Fiercely intelligent in other ways". Like what?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I read the book. Some things I noticed: on his third date with Megan, it was a vacation in Africa. Who does that? That obviously accelerated the relationship.

Harry reads the press the whole time even though his Dad advised him not to read. Except when Harry moved to the US after blowing up his life, then he finally stopped reading the papers.

The book has too much detail about the military.

Harry doesn't seem smart, but does seem likable.

Harry doesn't realize how much he got out of royal life: he was handed so many interesting opportunities that are in the book just because of who he is. He took that for granted (travel to Africa, the N and S poles, Australia...)

+1

[Anonymous]

Why did he have to tarnish his brothers wedding making it about him putting Elizabeth Arden on his thingy and thinking of his mum doing it. So much to unpack there. Can't a bride and groom have their day. Reminds me of their pregnancy announcement clouding Princess Eugenie's wedding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I read the book. Some things I noticed: on his third date with Megan, it was a vacation in Africa. Who does that? That obviously accelerated the relationship.

Harry reads the press the whole time even though his Dad advised him not to read. Except when Harry moved to the US after blowing up his life, then he finally stopped reading the papers.

The book has too much detail about the military.

Harry doesn't seem smart, but does seem likable.

Harry doesn't realize how much he got out of royal life: he was handed so many interesting opportunities that are in the book just because of who he is. He took that for granted (travel to Africa, the N and S poles, Australia...)

He’s not intellectual. He’s not academic. But I wouldn’t say he’s not smart. Like his mother he is clearly fiercely intelligent in other ways.

"Fiercely intelligent in other ways". Like what?

His analysis of his situation. Did you read the book?! He also clearly has a lot of emotional intelligence and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life.