- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins Entertainment (12 Sep 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007246366
- ISBN-13: 978-0007246366
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 561,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Paul Burrell pays tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales in this celebration of her life. From the inside, he takes the reader into Kensington Palace and the extraordinary life she led.
Paul Burrell served Diana, Princess of Wales, as her faithful butler from 1987 until her death in 1997. He was much more than an employee: he was her right-hand man, confidant and friend. She described him as 'the only man she ever trusted.'
As the world prepares for the official inquest into her death, The Way We Were marks an intense period of reflection by ensuring the spirit, warmth and character of the person at the centre of proceedings is not lost or obscured.
In this remarkable and intimate book, Paul Burrell opens the door to Kensington Palace to provide a unique, visual tour. Using previously unseen interior photographs, the reader is led inside the world of Princess Diana – room-by-room, memory-by-memory.
We learn of her Hollywood relationships; the true depth of her happiness with 'The One' – Hasnat Khan; the first-hand account of the interment of her best friend’s baby in the grounds of KP illustrating the depths of her compassion; her sisterhood with Sarah Ferguson – and the desperate attempts to heal their rift; and the full story of the ring given to her by Dodi Al Fayed.
He paints a faithful and poignant tribute in remembrance of 'the boss' as the person who shared her private world and knew her best. In this fascinating new account, he allows the reader to feel 'at home with Diana', sharing her inner-most feelings, hopes and philosophies that teach us more about her mind and the way she thought.
There are also rare photographs of the jewels Diana wore and treasured as Paul Burrell celebrates her style and fashion.
The Way We Were reflects, remembers and celebrates the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and captures her vivacity and love of life as we move towards the 10th anniversary of her death in 2007.
About the Author
Paul Burrell first served Her Majesty the Queen as personal footman from 1976–87 when he moved to Highgrove to become butler to the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was in 1992 that he moved to Kensington Palace at the personal request of Princess Diana.
Following her death, he was honoured by the Queen with the Royal Victorian Medal for his loyalty and service to Diana, Princess of Wales. He then spearheaded a fundraising campaign for her official memorial fund that raised £100 million.
Since then, Paul has become a best-selling author and television personality. His earlier book, A Royal Duty, sold two million copies worldwide and was nominated for the Book of the Year 2003.
Paul is married to Maria, and the couple live in Cheshire. They have two sons, Alexander and Nicholas.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
I bought this and a Royal Duty for myself to see exactly what was so bad about Diana that Paul had written .Well the answer is nothing ,no one in their right mind could be upset at the things he has written .I found the book to be full of charming titbits about their life in KP and the photos of Dianas rooms very haunting, especially the sofa full of soft toys ,made me feel so sorry for her.How the media can vilify Paul Burrell the way they have done astounds me but then thats the papers for you!Makes me think even more how hypocritical they are, considering the way they go about their business.If you want to remember Diana and know the nitty gritty things of her everyday life this will not disappoint you.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Once again, you need to read this book to judge it properly, and realise that its media portrayal is a travesty of the truth. Burrell has come in for some harsh stick for daring to write this evident tribute, and yet it is a collection of beautiful memories which, far from betraying the memory of Diana, actually does her a service. There are some overlaps with A Royal Duty but there's also a lot new and a lot to like: it's well written, rattles along and is a definite page-turner. I found the chapter 'Wisdoms from Kensington' particularly fascinating as an insight into the mind of Diana, and how she thought. The book has a slow start but it does build up and gather momentum. It can't be compared to A Royal Duty because that was a very different book. The Way We Were does exactly what it sets out to do - it remembers Diana, and it remembers her vividly.
Paul deserves congratulating for this work, not criticising.
Paul deserves congratulating for this work, not criticising.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
This is the only book I have read written by Paul Burrell, I found it to be a wonderful insight into the world of Princess Diana, well written and most compelling. Don't expect juicy gossip, however, there are some wonderful surprises and at times very moving stories of her life behind the doors of Kensington Palace.
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Royalist no more
I was and had always been a true Royalist until Diana,s death, NOT ANY MORE, if all the things she said about Prince Charles and THAT WOMAN were not true how come he ended up... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Stefanie Sleep
A pleasant book, well written.
There won't really be anything in here looking for scandal, but it is an interesting read because you get an intimate view of Diana. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2007 by Sally
Another fine book from Paul Burrell
Sometimes, you'd think Paul Burrell had desecrated Diana's island grave with the way the British media treats him. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by MaryMaze
Reflections worth pondering; hard to put down
I forced myself to read Paul Burrell's second book, and went into it with a cynical mindset, expecting not to like it one bit. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by Ron
From a primary source, a tender insight
There is a media portrayal of a book. And then there is the real book. As with Paul Burrell's first book, A Royal Duty, the truth of this tender insight in 'The Way We Were' is far... Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by RogerW
Repeat, Repeat, Repeat - Oh, and the little 'white lie'
Mr. Burrell has nothing much to say here. It has all been said before.
I enjoyed the rare pictures inside Diana's home at Kensington Palace. Read more
I enjoyed the rare pictures inside Diana's home at Kensington Palace. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2006 by Kdmode
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