- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd (25 May 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845132521
- ISBN-13: 978-1845132521
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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- #85 in Books > History > Britain & Ireland > Post-war Period, 1946-Present
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"'If you are going to read one Diana book, this should be it' Newsweek"
Newsweek, August 23, 1999
After formidable research - [Sally Bedell Smith] scrutinized just about everything previously written, added fresh reporting and interviewed 148 people - she's come up with an intelligent, evenhanded analysis... Smith has done a remarkable job extracting what's genuinely pertinent and interesting about Diana...If you're going to read one Diana book, this should be it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The other is: Sarah Bradford's biography of Diana. (I also liked Ken Wharfe's memoir very much.)
Ms. Bedell-Smith digs deep and sometimes unsympathetically into the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. However, I think for the most part she is objective about Diana, not objectionable -- in other words, she tells Diana's story as it was, not as we might WISH it was. Diana had her bad points. She was self-absorbed at times; manipulative; involved her boys a little too much into her personal problems; impulsive. In some ways she hurt the Royal family, yet she also breathed new life into the old institution.
Ms. Bedell-Smith is also right on target about Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed. It was a terrible step backward for her, and quite simply, her actions all during the month of August 1997 (with hindsight) clearly point to her confusion and unhappiness, instead of joy and confidence.
Ms. Bedell-Smith digs deep and sometimes unsympathetically into the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. However, I think for the most part she is objective about Diana, not objectionable -- in other words, she tells Diana's story as it was, not as we might WISH it was. Diana had her bad points. She was self-absorbed at times; manipulative; involved her boys a little too much into her personal problems; impulsive. In some ways she hurt the Royal family, yet she also breathed new life into the old institution.
Ms. Bedell-Smith is also right on target about Diana's relationship with Dodi Fayed. It was a terrible step backward for her, and quite simply, her actions all during the month of August 1997 (with hindsight) clearly point to her confusion and unhappiness, instead of joy and confidence.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Of all the Diana books I have read this one stands out to me as giving an insight into her life. I can remember many of the public incidents quoted in the book but the author has given me a new perspective ...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Sally Bedell Smith paints a picture of Diana that sounds implausible. Diana suffered with emotional problems but did she merit the dustbin diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder? There is no supportive evidence to suggest that she suffered this disorder. The blame for the tragedy surrounding the royal marriage is heaped upon the Princess with no criticism of Prine Charles and his behaviour. The viewpoint is that of a neurotic female who singlehandedly caused every problem suffered by the Royal family. A biased look at a troubled woman without reference to the other personalities involved
Most Recent Customer Reviews
excellent read
This is one of four or five Diana books I have read. I found this a great read from start to finish. Read more
Published 9 months ago by popcorn
An informative read !
The author has clearly done her homework on her subject in depth and left no stone unturned particularly highlighting Diana's (thought in some people's opinions) to have been... Read more
Published on 15 April 2010 by Diana
Fascinating but not wholly 'balanced.'
Of all the biographies of Diana this does rank in the top 5, as the author has dug out some fascinating nuggets in the press coverage of Diana. Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by N. Bratby
Very good book
This is the best book about princess Diana available today - and I have read a lot of them. It is very balanced, well written and believable. Read more
Published on 23 July 2009 by hamptoncherry
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