Spare

Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex

Jan 2023 · Transworld Digital · Narrated by Prince Harry The Duke of Sussex

About this audiobook

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.

Ratings and reviews

This book is as dull and the couple truely are. The only culture the couple can share is the "Me, Me" culture of playing the victim, to garner subscribers and collect the advertising revenues. We're all waiting for Harry to divorce Megan and then, cap in hand, comes running back to the Palace, siting brow beatings and dominance from Megan. He had the opportunity to become a man whilst his gran was still alive but chose to be the boy, who was married to "that American woman".

great book .raw. his truth as he says.fantasticly written.you immerse yourself in his words.understand things as he so gracefully explains even to the normal public like me who has never been in the army was there every step because of his vivid explanation.same with the palace he got me so immersed I couldn't put the book down.well done Harry and all the best to you Meghan and family can't wait for the second book

This was the best book ever!! And to have Prince Harry read it was so special!! I highly recommend this book. I am from Africa and can confirm that Harry and Megan is loved and even adored in Africa. You are your Mother's Son and Megan is as special as your Mom was. I am grateful that Harry found Happiness. I am grateful that Megan found happiness. I loved this book and I am so sorry for what they have been through and even after everything Harry has only love and respect for his father and brother. He is not only a Prince but also an extraordinary person. Harry is not a Spare but extraordinary.

About the author

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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is a husband, father, humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate, and environmentalist. He resides in Santa Barbara, California, with his family and three dogs.