Spare: by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex

Love it. Well written storyline. Love, that the author recorded it himself.

Good

excellent

Sehr interessant und unterhaltsam

Never expected to read an autobiography of one of the Royals. As such, Harry had no choice but to be frank in his accounts. Nothing was as surprising as the fact that it was finally coming from the horse’s mouth. Good read.

È un libro scritto molto bene. Inglese adatto anche per i principianti. Dal punto di vista dei contenuti, offre uno spaccato della vita di corte dal punto di vista del "minore". È scritto così bene che tiene il lettore incollato alle pagine.

This book is worth being read.And I really want to acknowledge and pay my respect to Harry for his courage, stemina and his willingness to walk the painful path in order to be able to find appropriate words for what he went through.Everyone who chooses the quest of finding healing and understanding one's own deep seated pain never chooses the easiest way. Never.But sometimes it's the only way to be able to move forward, to staying alive or come to life.I am not and was never a fan of royal families. Quite resently I learned how and why this "blue blood"-generations came to and kept their power for centuries until this day. There's nothing really honest, decent and/or admirable about it.In his book Harry mentions this reality and history of his own family in an honest way too, without being disrespectful towards his lineage. This take guts. I respect that a lot.Until now I wasn't aware or/and interested in royalties' upbringing. No wonder sensible souls can't cope with such coldness and emotional cruelty in long terms.Harry is a very sensible human being, everybody who's heart and soul isn't completely shut down will recognize and feel it. There cannot be any doubt about it.I wasn't interested in Harry's story because he is a "prince". I always felt that he is somewhat different than other "royals". In interviews given by him I always felt a deepness within him as a Human Being. Now after having read his book, I know why.From time to time I came across the dirt that has been thrown at him and Meghan on the internet, which I couldn't understand. But I wanted to. "Spare" gave me / gives us the answer for it too.For me it is important to hear a person's own words, reading them, seeing a person speaking them.Everyone who is interested in Harry's story, told and written in HIS own words, in addition I would recommend to watch interviews with him and Meghan with an open heart and mind.In the end no truth can be kept hidden forever, no matter if you are from a "normal" or "royal" family. That's the Natural Law of Life.In the end WE ALL are "royalty" or none of us.Those who think they are better, more worthy, more important than others are proclaiming a lie.This concept is a man-made concept originates from a power complex. This is NOT life's/God's truth.Harry's book is a proof for that.May our blueprint of humanity and compassion never cease.May we keep it or free it no matter what painful steps it takes. Because nothing else matters, when we want to experience the beauty, kindness and gentleness of life that is there for everyone of us too.

I usually don't review books that already have thousands of reviews. In this case I still do it, to show others that this is a really good book. I first ordered the kindle preview, expecting from the newspaper reports that it's really bad. After the preview I straight away ordered the book as I couldn't stop reading.The book is separated into 3 main parts.Plus the intro: the first few pages are very badly written. But it gets better!1) childhood and youths. Very interesting. Harry comments on many stories I remember reading at the time. Charles comes across as a really nice person.2) life as a soldier: I really had no idea what soldiers experience during their training and in a war zone. This feels very important to read.3) the story about Meghan and leaving the 'institution': well... this part is confusing. Harry wrote the book to explain in his own words why he left. I still don't get it. I'm not surprised his family doesn't either.It's interesting though. I wonder what Harry will think if he reads his own words in 10 years time. He tries to some extent to blame members of his family, but reading the book, I understand their behaviour and their confusion.Why I give this book only 4 stars, not 5:a) Harry is annoyed when others claim to know his thoughts. He does the same when he assumes the thoughts William has. It's only about five sentences, the proofreaders should have deleted themb) We all complain about our family from time to time. Unfair to put it in the book when William did this (only about 2 small sections which could have been deleted)

Ein Royal den jeder irgendwie glaubt zu kennen, schreibt seine Biografie mit Ende dreißig. Über 400 Seiten. Das hätte wirklich etwas anstrengend werden können. Erklären, zerreden von längst dokumentierten Geschichten. Aber Spare ist genau das nicht. Es nimmt dahin mit, wo Journalisten nicht sind und zeigt gut geschrieben, dass es verschiedene Welten und Wahrheiten über das Leben eines Königssohnes gibt. Harry nimmt uns mit in seine und die ist häufig überraschend anders als geschrieben und gedacht. Einfacher und gleichzeitig komplizierter. Ein seltsam verlorener junger Mann, dennoch zu großer Liebe und großen Taten fähig.Harry wird in der Geschichte des englischen Königshauses keine offizielle Rolle mehr haben. Aber für die Geschichte desselbigen am Ende des zweiten Elisabethanischen Zeitalters eine bedeutende einnehmen. Der Sohn, der das Werk seiner Mutter fortgesetzt hat: Liebe statt Arrangement, Freiheit statt so tun als ob, Aufrichtigkeit statt Arroganz und vor allem Mut, den goldenen Käfig zu entzaubern und zu überwinden…dafür wird er gleichermaßen geliebt wie gehasst.Menschen mögen es nicht, wenn an ihren Träumen und Mythen gerüttelt wird. Doch von Zeit zu Zeit müssen diese auf den Prüfstand. Wir leben in einer solchen Zeit. Wir dürfen uns bewusst werden, dass es neue Träume braucht für eine schönere Welt. Harrys Traum von Liebe ist auf jeden Fall einer, der es wert ist, wahrgenommen zu werden und tiefer inspiriert als vielleicht gedacht.

I wanted to read this book for myself and I have to say it's one of the few that I haven't been able to put down. Thank goodness I was on holiday when it was delivered! I challenge anyone who reads the clickbait stories released in the media (other than interviews with Harry) to read this book cover to cover. You may just see for yourself the disgusting spin at play.The prose is so beautiful in places, so descriptive, that it transports the reader there with Harry.Symbolism is used throughout to great effect. Harry's contempt for the tabloid press is palpable and understandable. His frustration with his family likewise.Honest, heartbreaking, eye opening, enthralling and uplifting. Frankly, after reading this I just wish I could give Harry and Meghan a hug.

I expected a more mature attitude from Harry. I felt at times as if I were reading a young girl's dairy.He has been hurt terribly by his mother's death. I hope now that he is happily married and a father he will be able to outgrow some of the negative feelings he has.