- Hardcover: 464 pages
- Publisher: Viking (21 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0739476084
- ISBN-13: 978-0670881666
- ASIN: 067088166X
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 5.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 677,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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With the authority missing from all previous accounts, acclaimed royal biographer Sarah Bradford delivers a complex and explosive study of the greatest icon of the twentieth century: Diana, Princess of Wales. With access to those closest to Diana and her select circle, Sarah Bradford casts aside the gossip and lies and takes us to the very heart of the Royal Family, talking to those who know them intimately, and finally separating the myth from the truth of the Diana years. Drawing on remarkable new interviews and first-hand accounts from friends, courtiers and employees, "Diana" paints an extraordinary portrait of a woman riddled with contradictions. Magnetic, affectionate, compassionate, stylish, and dutiful, on one hand; destructive, needy, self-absorbed, and consumed with insecurity and suspicion, on the other. "Diana" follows the blighted childhood, which left her feeling she was an unloved disappointment; the old-fashioned courtship which saw her capture the Prince of Wales; the transformation of an unworldly teenager into an emotionally demanding yet adoring wife and mother; the damage caused by the ever present spectre of Camilla Parker Bowles; and the eventual collapse of the doomed marriage once hailed as the ultimate fairytale. Bradford examines Diana's relationships with her lovers, staff and friends as well as her children, husband and in-laws. She also charts Diana's profound commitment to her charities and her rare connection and empathy with all those she met; the struggle to find an identity after the separation from Charles; and the final, complicated year as a single woman. From the bestselling author of "Elizabeth: A Biography of Her Majesty The Queen" - Sarah Bradford's "Diana" is the most revealing, insightful and accurate portrait of the Princess, and her continued impact on the Monarchy.
About the Author
Sarah Bradford is a historian and biographer. Previous books include biographies of Disraeli, George VI, Elizabeth II and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (America's Queen), as well as two previous accounts of the Borgia family. She lives in London.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Princess Diana is properly one of the most, if not the most known personality of our times. We have all our own recollections of her life. I had been in the crowds when she married the PoW and I had been in London during the days of her funeral. In one way or the other she had an impact on us. Many books had been written about her - some just presenting her side of the sotory, other of course the one of the PoW and more recently just books trying to make money of her name by selling so-called secrets. Still unresolved what really happened in Paris as the investigations are still on-going. Of course, the marriage of the PoW and CBP revivded much of the controversy.
So is this one of the typical books on Diana? NO it is not. For the first time an author tries to gibe as mcuh as possible an even handed account. Sarah Bradford achieves this. She is neither besotted by Diana, nor is she against her. She recognizes her extraordinary qualities without forgetting the darkes sides. The same applies to the PoW. Reading this remarkable account of Diana's life one feesl the drama, the emotions, the happiness, the sadness. Diana4s and Charles's incompatibility is exposed but not in terms of pointing the finger to one side. It is qn extraordinary story and one often wonders why all this had to happen. This books gives explanations and creates understanding. It gives one as well an insdie into the life and morals of the 3upper classes3. Judge for yourself. It is definetely worthwhile reading.
From all the books I have read insofar on Diana I feel that this is by far one of the best. It does justice to all involved.
So is this one of the typical books on Diana? NO it is not. For the first time an author tries to gibe as mcuh as possible an even handed account. Sarah Bradford achieves this. She is neither besotted by Diana, nor is she against her. She recognizes her extraordinary qualities without forgetting the darkes sides. The same applies to the PoW. Reading this remarkable account of Diana's life one feesl the drama, the emotions, the happiness, the sadness. Diana4s and Charles's incompatibility is exposed but not in terms of pointing the finger to one side. It is qn extraordinary story and one often wonders why all this had to happen. This books gives explanations and creates understanding. It gives one as well an insdie into the life and morals of the 3upper classes3. Judge for yourself. It is definetely worthwhile reading.
From all the books I have read insofar on Diana I feel that this is by far one of the best. It does justice to all involved.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
So many of the books written on Diana have glaringly obvious errors, but this one is different. Sarah Bradford has thoroughly researched her subject, and presents a very balanced view of the Princess. In years to come if my grandchildren want to know about Diana Princess of Wales, this is the book I will tell them to read. The book shows both sides of the Princess, she was a very human Princess and that is why she was so loved, and it's important that history knows this. I can highly recommend Sarah Bradfords book, and knowing how well researched and detailed the book is, it makes me want to read more of Sarahs books.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As someone who knew a bit about Diana but not a whole lot, I found this book thorough, in-depth, interesting and well written. Ms. Bradford obviously spent a long time researching and writing the book and it shows. It is not biased and varies between being sympathetic towards Diana and also mentioning her faults and areas in her life she may have made mistakes (such as the Panorama interview in 1995). It is quite critical of Charles during his affair with Camilla but also critical of Diana's dealings with James Hewitt, among others.
I especially like the way the book outlines the last few hours of Diana's life using the known facts rather than focusing on conspiracy theories or speculation. The book celebrates the life of one of the most famous women of our lifetime and, in my opinion, ticks all the boxes for someone wanting every detail of Diana's life, from her birth to her tragic death in 1997. Highly recommended.
I especially like the way the book outlines the last few hours of Diana's life using the known facts rather than focusing on conspiracy theories or speculation. The book celebrates the life of one of the most famous women of our lifetime and, in my opinion, ticks all the boxes for someone wanting every detail of Diana's life, from her birth to her tragic death in 1997. Highly recommended.
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Excellent biography
I found this a well-written and well balanced biography of one of the most famous (and infamous) women in the world. Read more
Published 9 months ago by K. Richardson
The Woman behind the Persona !
A refreshing book as it clearly is one penned by someone who knew the woman behind the persona " Diana, Princess of Wales ". Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by Diana
Respectful and Fair Portrait of the Princess
While it is clear that Sarah Bradford is respectful of Princess Diana, and even supportive, it is also clear that Ms. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by Graceann Macleod
I agree with Eddie the Rover.....
I agree with Eddie the Rover when he says that he finds this book no more than an essay and I must say, that is what I found too. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2008 by S. D. Williams
A bit of a disappointment
I was excited when I saw Bradford had chosen to tackle Diana; her biog of Jackie Onassis is one of the best I have ever read, but I was left disappointed by this. Read more
Published on 7 April 2007 by S.M. Gidley
A little dispointed
The book is a very well researched book and the author wrote it with her own interviews with many insiders who witnessed the true events. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2007 by Xiao Jing Guo
Excellent
I have to admit, I was afraid to read this biography because I thought it was going to be very much "oh, poor Diana, thrown to the wolves", but to my surprise and delight, this... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2007 by SusieQ
Readable, new material, well researched
Definitely one I would recommend. Well researched, without the glaring errors a few less well researced Diana biogs have. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 2006 by Sally
A recycled collection of other people's books
If Sarah Bradford achieves anything with this book, it is in writing an even-handed, balanced, disspassionate overview of Diana's life; neither a fawning eulogy or a poisonous... Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Eddie the Rover
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