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Harry: A Biography
Prince Harry is arguably one of the most recognized faces in the world today, and over the years has attracted both criticism and praise. In his 29 years he has served on the front line in Afghanistan, set up his own charities, undertaken his first solo tour representing his grandmother the Queen, been a figure of controversy and has won an humanitarian award. Equally at home in military uniform, black tie or jeans and baseball cap, Prince Harry certainly grabs life with both hands and rides it at 100 miles an hour. A Biography sets out to document the full, true story behind the popular prince as he steps out of the shadow of his older brother Prince William. Covering his early years, the breakdown of his parents' marriage, the death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, his relationships with his father and Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall, his time at Sandhurst and serving in Afghanistan, his charity walk to the North Pole, the women in his life, the partying and his first solo tour.Comprehensive yet entirely accessible, A Biography paints a revelatory portrait of the 'coolest' member of the royal family.
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2013
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December 21, 2014
This is a wonderfully respectful, insightful, and thoughtful biography.
Some might argue that a thirty-year-old has not done enough in his life to merit a nearly-300-page book, but this would not hold up in argument about Prince Harry. His relatively short life has encompassed so many things: war; love; humanitarian deeds; joy; grief; responsibility; and frivolity. Anyone could have followed his exploits - both the wild and the understated - through the media reports of his actions, but what is so beautiful about this book is how it does not rely on the knowledge people may have gleaned from these snippets, but instead goes in-depth, using research and interviews to present a very well-rounded and informative portrait of the man who has been called, alternatively, "the spare" and "the Party Prince." Ms. Moody deftly illustrates why these nicknames do not do him justice.
All the same, the book is in serious need of an editor. So many elementary mistakes that could have been avoided with just one close reading (I was available for the job), and that distracted from the very readable tale. For that reason, this did not earn a full complement of stars.
But still - a truly excellent biography. Well done.
Some might argue that a thirty-year-old has not done enough in his life to merit a nearly-300-page book, but this would not hold up in argument about Prince Harry. His relatively short life has encompassed so many things: war; love; humanitarian deeds; joy; grief; responsibility; and frivolity. Anyone could have followed his exploits - both the wild and the understated - through the media reports of his actions, but what is so beautiful about this book is how it does not rely on the knowledge people may have gleaned from these snippets, but instead goes in-depth, using research and interviews to present a very well-rounded and informative portrait of the man who has been called, alternatively, "the spare" and "the Party Prince." Ms. Moody deftly illustrates why these nicknames do not do him justice.
All the same, the book is in serious need of an editor. So many elementary mistakes that could have been avoided with just one close reading (I was available for the job), and that distracted from the very readable tale. For that reason, this did not earn a full complement of stars.
But still - a truly excellent biography. Well done.
October 3, 2014
A very informative biography of Prince Harry while at the same time, being an easy "non-boring" quick read for those who read very little biography.
October 16, 2014
I really liked this book. It's well-balanced and shows Harry as a likeable, multi-dimensional human being. I'm not a royal watcher, so this book told me a lot of things I didn't already know.
May 4, 2016
Needs some editing, but really impressed with his accomplishments at such a young age.
July 30, 2024
Did not help me like him.
April 28, 2017
Most enjoyable with some great insight into the life of this wonderful Royal. Great to see how much he does behind the scenes without cameras prying.
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