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| Diana: The Portrait | 
| Authors: Pq Publishing, Rosalind Coward
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 681360
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Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 368
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.8
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 10.2 x 1.5
Dewey Decimal Number: 941.085092
ASIN: B000SNUO6O
Publication Date: September 1, 2004
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 A very, very worthwhile book, well worth owning. November 18, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books written about the late Princess that I've ever seen.
Early on in the book there's a list of people who contributed to it, (quotations mostly), celebrities & common people too. Not too many surprises- I didn't expect to see the Fayed family represented, (they are mentioned in 2 or 3 quotes)but I was surprised to see Andrew Morton, Ken Wharfe, and Patrick Jephson because they'd all been not the most flattering in her name. Morton is the most extensively quoted, makes himself sound better than what I remember history showing. Paul Burrell gets not a whisper (unless someone mentoned him in their own bits)but then that's probably because he & the Spencer family don't get along these days.
There are also copies of several different drafts of Charles Spencer's famous eulogy and I think even a couple of variations of Elton John's "Candle in the Wind".
The main part of the book covers the various stages of Diana's life from birth onwards to the aftermath since her death, lots of material here with a lot of detail, some of it I think might even be new material. You'll find almost no Royal/ Charles bashing and only a hint of Diana's troubles beyond the mention that her marriage wasn't always happy and the eating disorders (most of what you do get of that relates it to her work in life).
I found it fascinating to read about the charity things she did and the work that they've done since then, the funeral items were also of interest & mostly different from what I've read before. The pictures were mostly things we've all seen before, you won't want to buy this book for them alone, but as Tim Graham is quoted, "She was very easy to photograph. You had to be a pretty useless photographer if you didn't get a good picture of her." The last little section of the book is about six of the people who've been helped by the memorial fund since the Princess died, it quotes them on how the fund has changed their lives.
Really, the only complaints I have about this book are it's large size, it's a real handful, and the white dust jacket which will certainly get dirty if you handle it much (you'll want to find one of those plastic library book covers to protect it). Very worthwhile book, well worth owning.
 A Phenonmenal Book - A Phenomenal Woman November 18, 2004
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have this book on my Christmas list. I saw it at a bookstore and it is an amazing collection of photographs with many that were previously unpublished. A lovely tribute to this much-loved and much-missed woman. What would the world be today if she had lived? She DID make a difference! We should all be thankful she walked this earth.
The REAL Incredible DIANA. Her Extraordinary Work Lives On September 20, 2004
18 out of 19 found this review helpful
This is one FANTASTIC and important book that portrays the undeniable heart, soul and courage of Diana, Princess of Wales, who cared so much about people, and sought to make so many positive changes in our world. Diana is still a living example of taking what you've got in life, and turning it around to make lasting and positive change for others. The book is extraordinary! It is a HUGE, beautiful coffee table size book that captures the true Diana. Rosalind Coward did one outstanding job. This book is an inspiration, and brings the truth about Diana to light. She is still a beacon in the dark, and her causes, thanks to this book, will continue to help others, just as Diana would have wanted them to. A MUST Buy and Read!
A Beautiful Portrait September 10, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Finally a book that doesn't attempt to portray the Princess as some sort of demon. What is emphasized again and again is that this was a very young woman, with no royal experience who accepted a new role with grace and humor. Her ability to connect with people is demonstrated over and over. The book is beautifully done with simply beautiful photos!
Amazing August 31, 2004
6 out of 17 found this review helpful
Amazing,poignant and so very close to what I imagined this beautiful woman to be!!
Read it, it is excellent.
Also read: Running With Scissors,Nightmares Echo,Father Joe
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