tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post4891001807609825432..comments2024-03-25T08:48:33.592-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Book Addict: Audio Book Review: Spare by Prince HarryChristina / Book Addicthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06661826027260861430noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-31884621646552535592023-01-31T14:30:28.135-05:002023-01-31T14:30:28.135-05:00Yes! A little accountability would go a long way f...Yes! A little accountability would go a long way for sure. The memoir did help me see things in a different way and there's definitely some truth in what he says, especially regarding the press. Some of his revelations regarding Camilla were absolutely eye-opening. You should check it out! Thanks for visiting, Angela! Christinahttp://www.confessionsofabookaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-32452248475784197212023-01-31T13:19:46.283-05:002023-01-31T13:19:46.283-05:00He didn't say it was sanctioned by the BBC. It...He didn't say it was sanctioned by the BBC. It's just my example of some of the racist comments they have endured. A BBC employee should know better than to tweet something so horrific. There are PLENTY more examples. I won't support Harry's playing the victim card or any of his other whining that really isn't warranted, but I can say that they endured a lot of racism and racist undertones from the media. The British media has referred to her how she was "(almost) straight outta Compton" which is entirely untrue and her "exotic" DNA. I am not even a fan of MM, but as an American looking in, that's what it looks like to me. The Daily Mail and other paparazzi/news outlets are really gross. Definitely read the book and report back your thoughts! I'd love to hear them! Thanks again for visiting. I always appreciate any thoughtful discussions. Christinahttp://www.confessionsofabookaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-68168163734616066922023-01-31T13:00:49.736-05:002023-01-31T13:00:49.736-05:00I checked out the chimpanzee comment. It was made ...I checked out the chimpanzee comment. It was made by a BBC employee on his private twitter account. He was instantly sacked by the BBC. There are the odd obnoxious racists, but if Harry in any way implied that this comment was sanctioned by the BBC, it would be a distortion of the truth. Michelle Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499490029910905577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-49828145619447708842023-01-31T10:41:00.033-05:002023-01-31T10:41:00.033-05:00I, too, have not been a big fan of Harry and Megha...I, too, have not been a big fan of Harry and Meghan over the years. With the Oprah interview, the Netflix documentary, and now this book, I feel like it's too much. While I agree that Harry getting his side of the story out can be a good thing, I still have to keep in mind that it is his opinions and recollections and as we've seen in the past, he and Meghan are not always very "truthful." From the excerpts I've seen, he does seem to take little accountability for anything, which is sad, and he definitely tells some stories that were unnecessary (like, why mention your brother's balding?). Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-67357695980633475562023-01-31T10:20:14.841-05:002023-01-31T10:20:14.841-05:00Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, Michell...Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment, Michelle. I appreciate it. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that Meghan and Harry aren't my favorite Royals and I have been pretty tough on them and how they handled things. However, after reading the memoir, Harry has proved some valid points and I am reconsidering my stance on a few issues. I would have to disagree with you regarding the British media, esp the paparazzi. I think many of them are racist and have written some racist things about Meghan. For example, a BBC host compared their baby to a chimpanzee. While not all articles have been racists, there have been many with racial undertones, not to mention the double standards. Kate eats an avocado and they applaud her. Meghan does it and she is condemned, etc.<br />I do agree with you regarding H&M acting like a victim and throwing their family under the bus. I also agree with you regarding Meghan's inconsistencies in many of her statements esp. with Arch. Canterbury. Completely agree. I am not the biggest fan of H&M but I can sympathize with their situation. I do loathe the British Media though. They are at fault here in my opinion. Anyway, I urge you to read Spare though. I think it may open your eyes on a few topics! Thanks for visiting! Christinahttp://www.confessionsofabookaddict.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3244224993534617084.post-25479351657901818952023-01-31T08:57:30.458-05:002023-01-31T08:57:30.458-05:00Well, Christina, I haven't read this, but will...Well, Christina, I haven't read this, but will probably have to, to give a fair opinion. As you say, this only covers one side of the story, but from a British perspective, the media may have been intrusive, but they were not racist. There were some comments where Megan broke protocol (ie, talking during the national anthem, walking in front of the Queen, etc), but this was put down to inexperience, not race. There was a warm welcome for Megan, and we hoped this would be a great match for Harry, and heal the trauma he suffered after his mother's death. I understood their desire for more privacy, and wished them well, but they lost my support during their interview with Oprah - Megan claimed the Archbishop of Canterbury carried out an illegal marriage by marrying them in a field, and that their child was not called Prince because of racism, when none of their children at that time would have been entitled to the title. Harry would have known all this even if Megan didn't, but have they explained these falsehoods and apologised for them? It makes me doubt everything else they say. Their version of privacy seems to be destroying other people's privacy, far more viciously and intrusively than the media has ever done. The kindest thing to say about them is that they live in fantasy world of victimhood, but they seem to be doing untold harm to themselves, their families and their children.Michelle Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07499490029910905577noreply@blogger.com