Monday, January 30, 2023

A Short Book Review: "Spare" by Prince Harry


I read the big book of the moment pretty quickly -- Prince Harry's memoir, Spare.  I quite liked this book so it was a fast read (and there is a ghost writer behind it so I am not sure of how much he "actually" wrote and how much of it is the other writer).

I have heard some criticism that Megan isn't book touring with him.  Be aware, though, that this is Harry's story so Meg only comes along toward the last third of the book. I appreciate his honesty and I have a lot of respect for someone who owns their mistakes. He has some interesting comments about colonialism which I am 100% behind.  He undeniably has a wonderful connection to Africa and to military veterans of any country.

However, I think the big reason I connected with this guy (who admittingly is making money off this story) is because of his toxic relationship with his family which I 10000% get.  It is so hard to emotionally disconnect from people who should love you for being you but ... don't.  I don't talk much about my own family relationships because it is so darn painful.  It is comforting to read about someone else's experiences and to know that this happens to other people.

Spoilers:  

So I discovered that your penis can get frostbite (of course, I guess!) and that Prince (now King) Charles seems to believe in mermaids.



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A Short Book Review: "Spare" by Prince Harry

I read the big book of the moment pretty quickly -- Prince Harry's memoir, Spare .  I quite liked this book so it was a fast read (and t...