Dewey Edition23/eng/20230223
Reviews"If you're looking for a primer to the saga of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, this book is a good place to start." -- New York Times "Required reading for any modern royal family fan." -- Buzzfeed "The definitive book about Meghan and Harry." -- The Cut [Scobie and Durand] go deep behind the scenes. -- Washington Post
Dewey Decimal941.0860922
SynopsisINSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Includes a new epilogue The first, epic and true story of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's life together, finally revealing why they chose to pursue a more independent path and the reasons behind their unprecedented decision to step away from their royal lives, from two top royal reporters who have been behind the scenes since the couple first met. Finding Freedom is complete with full color photographs from Harry and Meghan's courtship, wedding, Archie's milestones, and many more unforgettable moments. When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world's attention and sparked an international media frenzy. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to make headlines--from their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives--few know the true story of Harry and Meghan. For the very first time, Finding Freedom goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan's life together, dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple's lives as few outsiders can. With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, Finding Freedom is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world., When the world learned of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress, royal watchers and casual observes alike couldn't help but be swept up on the immediate media frenzy that enveloped the couple. The entire globe seemed to watch the pair as they made headlines for their every move-from their engagement, their wedding, and the birth of their son, Archie, to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives and move to North America. And while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to be part of the daily news cycle, the true story of Harry and Meghan is one that few know. In Finding Freedom, authors Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand go beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan's life together, dispelling the many rumors and misconceptions that plague the young couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters who cover the British royal family and their engagements. Scobie and Durand have witnessed the Sussexes' lives as few outsiders can. With behind-the-scenes moments of their courtship, the untold story of their engagement and new accounts of the challenges they faced within the institution of the monarchy, Finding Freedom is the definitive biography of a truly modern royal couple. Relying on unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the pair, Finding Freedom is an honest, up close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, who have worked hard to build a new, different life outside of the "institution" that feels safe, is dedicated to service, and honors the humanitarian legacy of Harry's mother. Meghan, Harry, Archie, and their new daughter are a modern royal family that will make a profound difference in the world. Book jacket.