Diana: The Portrait
by Rosalind Coward
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Author: Rosalind CowardForeword: Nelson Mandela
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-08
ISBN: 0740747134
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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Summary: 5 Stars
What was Princess Diana REALLY like? Did she really have such an incredible impact on the charities she worked with? Deep down, was her personality as luminous and beautiful as many believed it was?
Since her death almost a decade ago, numerous authors have offered their opinions on Diana's personality, charity work, marriage, and entire life. Some have been worshipful (Andrew Morton's "autobiography"), some have been disturbing (Sally Bledel Smith's examination of Diana's personality), and some have totally illuminated an area of the late princess's life.
"Diana: The Portrait" falls into the latter category. The first thing Diana fans will notice is the abundance of stunning, high-quality photos from every phase of Diana's life. And these photos aren't just the same tired images. They are rare snapshots from the Spencer family collection and in many cases, ones that have never been seen by the public before. Even if you have other photography-oriented Diana books (I own two), this one is gorgeously superior.
This volume also includes text with extensive detailings of Diana's charity work and her phenomenal rapport with "ordinary" people. Many Diana-themed books talk about her devotion to particular issues (like AIDS and land mines) but never fully discuss what she did or talk about her actions' tangible impacts. I have read a variety of books about the princess since her death and I have NEVER read a book that showed her impact on so many people so well or included so many varied sources praising her work.
For better or for worse, "Diana: The Portrait" barely touches on some of the darker and more controversial issues of Diana's life. It mentions her divorce and the overwhelming changes she faced after her marrige, but "mentions" is the key word. Her eating disorders hardly factor into the book, and despite the fact that some have said Diana had psychological problems, this issue is never addressed. This probably occurred because her family was so involved in writing this book.
But anyone who reads Diana books will quickly realize that one book can never tell everything about this woman who was such an enigma. To some, this book may seem to have airbrushed Diana's life, but it is also a beautiful and special tribute to a unique woman who is universally known. Forget about this book's lack of captions, and savor its other one-of-a-kind attributes.
Summary of Diana: The Portrait
The tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, shook the world. No one who lived through those days in the late summer of 1997 will ever forget the unprecedented outpourings of grief, shock, and anger that followed. And in the days leading up to her funeral, it seemed as if the whole of humanity had spontaneously united to mourn her loss. But who was this young woman who had come to symbolize so much to so many? How was it that she could reach out to touch lives not only of whole communities but individuals, too? What lay behind her inspiration - and what will be the lasting impact of her legacy? No book yet written about Diana has come close to the person so many people speak of as having been a beacon of light in their lives. Here, for the first time, is the Diana that many of those closest to her knew. Written with the full cooperation of the late princess's estate, Diana: The Portrait tells Diana's story through her own words and the words of people, both famous, and, until now, unknown. Beautifully designed, it is lavishly illustrated with nearly 500 images of Diana, including many pictures never previously published, taken from sources including the Spencer family archive, the Althorp Museum, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund archive, and the private collections of the friends, charities, and individuals whose lives she touched. Drawing on over 200 original interviews, including those of family members and friends, many of whom have never spoken before, this remarkable book will stand as a unique and lasting testament to the life and work of one of the extraordinary and enduring icons of the 20th century.British Books
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