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Diana, William, and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother Paperback – July 11, 2023

by James Patterson (Author), Chris Mooney (Author)
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“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.
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“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

About the Author

James Patterson is the world's bestselling author. The creator of Alex Cross, he has produced more enduring fictional heroes than any other novelist alive. He lives in Florida with his family.

Chris Mooney is the international bestselling author of fourteen thrillers. The Mystery Writers of America nominated Remembering Sarah for an Edgar Award. He teaches creative writing at Harvard.
 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing (July 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1538721295
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538721292
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.22 x 8 inches
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James Patterson is the most popular storyteller of our time. He is the creator of unforgettable characters and series, including Alex Cross, the Women’s Murder Club, Jane Smith, and Maximum Ride, and of breathtaking true stories about the Kennedys, John Lennon, and Tiger Woods, as well as our military heroes, police officers, and ER nurses. Patterson has coauthored #1 bestselling novels with Bill Clinton and Dolly Parton, and collaborated most recently with Michael Crichton on the blockbuster “Eruption.” He has told the story of his own life in “James Patterson by James Patterson” and received an Edgar Award, ten Emmy Awards, the Literarian Award from the National Book Foundation, and the National Humanities Medal.

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Amy L C
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2023
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I typically don’t enjoy reading books about the same subject, but thought this one would be a wonderful read and it was. For as thick as it is, the pages fly by. The content is well written, interesting and familiar.

So many happy times from their childhood to the horrible loss of their beautiful mother. She raised such wonderful boys she would be so proud of.

What struck me was how Prince Harry was so close to his brother and sister in law before his wife entered the picture. He was so loving and confident and well respected. That all seems to have changed since Meghan Markle. I hope for Prince Harry’s sake it turns out well and he returns to a time when he seemed so much happier and without such a negative influence surrounding him.
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Tim Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars A great true read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Great book! I loved reading about Princess Diana and her sons.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant read
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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Diana, William, and Harry by James Patterson is a very timely book, published soon before the 25th Anniversary of Diana's tragic death in 1997. There are really nice photographs of Diana and Charles at their wedding; William and Harry; and photos of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children; and Harry and Meghan and their children. It begins with the story of Diana's childhood , her wedding to Prince Charles, the births of her sons, her royal tours and work, the marital difficulties, and eventual divorce and separation, and the effects of Charles and Diana's respective television interviews (Charles in 1994 and Diana in 1995). After Diana's death, the author writes about William and Harry as they complete their educations, serve in the military, and espouse some of their mother's causes. The story of William and Harry is told from their births to ca. Summer 2022. Patterson recounts the story based on resources including interviews of Diana, Charles, and their sons, among other sources. Patterson's book is very positive and upbeat, compared to some of the recent books about the royals. There are some quibbles, for instance the Spencer Tiara is passed down the line to the eldest son, it is doubtful Princess Charlotte would inherit it. The current Earl Spencer would need to lend the tiara to a relative for use-- to his daughters and his sons' future wives and to his nieces and nephews. Diana had the Spencer tiara lent to her by Earl John Spencer (her father) to wear at her wedding to Charles. Prince Charles is said to have applauded (according to the author) Charles Spencer's speech about Diana at the funeral; which is doubtful because Charles and Spencer were not getting along that day and Charles had negative feelings about the eulogy and Charles was influential in having Diana's HRH removed in the divorce settlement. I also think there should have been more coverage of Diana's relationship with Dr. Khan; they had a serious relationship and Diana was the one who broke up with him because he did not want to "go public" with the relationship. After she died, he told the media he loved her and had tried to contact her late in August 1997. This book is recommended to those interested in the late Princess.
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Mik
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023
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I just loved this book. I found it to be very interesting. I couldn't put it down.
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Noelle McNamee
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
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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. You get an overwhelming sense of the vast difference between perception and reality and how often one is mistaken for the other. I suppose, as with any public role one puts oneself out there for the private sector to judge, but the readiness of people to judge without charity as a first response is difficult to read about page after page. There was much of that in the life of Diana and ultimately in the lives of her sons as we're all aware these days. This was a heartbreaking book to read.
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Fastidious Kingdoms
3.0 out of 5 stars Where’s the beef?
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
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The book boasts an intriguing structure. The short chapters mimic the paparazzi’s flashing camera bulbs.

Unfortunately, those momentary rays of light capture nothing substantial and leave the reader unenlightened. The prose captures the surface of the story, but never delves into heavier topics. Things such as Diana’s self-harm during her pregnancy with William (which should be a salient point in a book focused on her and her sons) are never mentioned. The effect of Charles and Diana’s separate bombshell tv interviews on their sons is ignored, and Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview merits one or two sentences.

Why go to the trouble of writing a book that captures nothing? Pure profit for a big name, I reckon. Borrow this one from your library, folks.
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Martha H.
5.0 out of 5 stars The facts
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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I’m have recently become interested in the royal family and James Patterson did an excellent job telling their story.
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john lineberger
5.0 out of 5 stars One of Patterson’ s greatest efforts
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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A tremendous amount of research was required in the production of this book. One of the best history lessons of modern Royals is the result.
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cindy Berube
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2022
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This book made me cry and smile it is so good
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mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read, as you would expect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2024
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Very informative and as you would expect from James Patterson, a great read, can’t put the book down.
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David Logan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reading
Reviewed in Canada on August 23, 2022
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Great reading and keeps moving a a good pace. Recommend Highly
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annie h
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 9, 2023
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This book is a bit different for James Patterson it is not a fictional story , based on true facts, I really enjoyed it as was different for him to write a book like this, lovely pictures in the book, was sad reading at times due to what happened but I would recommend, seller is amazing, second hand book was like new.
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Reno Calabrigo
3.0 out of 5 stars Average
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2023
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