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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
Instant New York Times Bestseller!
"She was the best mother in the world," said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. "Entertaining and persuasive," (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.
"Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective ." –Men's Journal
From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother's whole world.
I've got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother?
Diana's faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.
"Sometimes I'd like a time machine…" Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they'd have less than a lifetime together. Even after she's gone, her sons follow their mother's lead-and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana's name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit.
"James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style" (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world's most storied family, from the world's #1 bestselling author.
"She was the best mother in the world," said Princes William and Harry at Diana's 10-year memorial. "Entertaining and persuasive," (Publishers Weekly) this is the first big book about the private Diana, the mother of two princes.
"Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective ." –Men's Journal
From the moments William and Harry are born into the House of Windsor, they become their young mother's whole world.
I've got two very healthy, strong boys. I realize how incredibly lucky I am, Diana reminds herself every morning. But even the Princess of Wales questions, Am I a good mother?
Diana's faced with a seemingly impossible challenge: one son destined to be King of England and another determined to find his own way. She teaches them to honor royal tradition, even while daring to break it.
"Sometimes I'd like a time machine…" Diana says as William and Harry grow up, never imagining they'd have less than a lifetime together. Even after she's gone, her sons follow their mother's lead-and her heart. As the years pass and William and Harry grow into adulthood and form families of their own, they carry on Diana's name, her likeness, and her incomparable spirit.
"James Patterson applies his writerly skills to real-life history with novelistic style" (People) in this deeply personal and revealing biography of the world's most storied family, from the world's #1 bestselling author.
Editorial Reviews
"Is there anything more to be said about the shattered family of Diana, Princess of Wales? Patterson thinks yes-and proves it…Patterson does something different. He treats the princess as a person and tells the story of a mother from her perspective. In fascinating morsels, we learn of the empathetic heart underneath the diamond brooches and couture gowns…the book leaves us with the heartbreaking question of what might have been."―Kirkus
"Cinematic ... Full of intriguing anecdotes and sharp character observations, this is an entertaining and persuasive study of the royal family."―Publishers Weekly
"Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective."―Men's Journal
"Cinematic ... Full of intriguing anecdotes and sharp character observations, this is an entertaining and persuasive study of the royal family."―Publishers Weekly
"Royal fans will devour this well-paced biography that gives new insight into the House of Windsor. You'll tear through it by sundown and walk away thinking about the Princess of Wales and her two sons with new perspective."―Men's Journal
Readers Top Reviews
Rosemary Alsworth
I didn’t know what to expect since so much has been written about this family over the years. However, there apparently was a lot more to learn. More of a chronological journal which was an interesting approach with tons of footnotes for verification. Not a gossip or fantasy trip. Lots of beautiful photos and behind the scenes back stories. A must read!
R. MeckleyErma Ro
This is a rare nonfiction book from Patterson, with many notes included at the end to cite the information. The book covers the life of Diana Spencer from her teens to her death, and then the lives of her sons up to the present. The typical Patterson short chapters create brief vignettes of the lives of the royals, offering glimpses of what went on, in public and behind the scenes. There is very little, if any, editorializing or criticizing, which is a refreshing change from most writings about the royals. To me, the book offers just enough information to keep me informed.
Kindle R. Meckle
I always thought I was well versed on the Royals, like I am the Kennedys. but JP has so much h more info in this book that I never knew. it made reading it that muvh more enjoyable. poor Disna, will never know what she's missed. although,her sons having a falling out would hurt terribly.. definitely good rezd. James always b does his rexearch.. enjoy!
Paula J. DownKind
It is a great history of the royals. I could not put it down until finished. James Patterson is the greatest writer and keeps the reader enthralled with the story. Nice photos are included too
