Spare
Prince Harry
It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow – and horror. As Diana, Princess of Wales, was laid to rest, billions wondered what the princes must be thinking and feeling – and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last.
With its raw, unflinching honesty, Spare is a landmark publication full of insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief. Prince Harry wishes to support British charities with donations from his proceeds from Spare.
The Duke of Sussex has donated $1,500,000 to Sentebale, an organisation he founded with Prince Seeiso in their mothers’ legacies, which supports vulnerable children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana affected by HIV/AIDS.
Prince Harry will also donate to the non-profit organisation WellChild in the amount of £300,000. WellChild, which he has been Royal patron of for fifteen years, makes it possible for children and young people with complex health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital, wherever possible.
The Queen’s Wife
Joanne Drayton
A modern love story: whakapapa, archaeology, art and heartbreak.
A memoir of a turbulent time — and a chess game that broke all the rules.
In 1989, two married women met by chance. They instantly hit it off, but little did they know that their new relationship would turn their lives upside-down.
This is the true story of that relationship, which threatened to cost them their children, families and friends and forced them to reassess their sexuality, identity and heritage. Along the way, one — an acclaimed biographer — was to explore the power of objects, while the other — a painter — was to follow her whakapapa back to the first Maori king, Te Wherowhero.
Against the odds, the couple’s new life together became rich in laughter, travel, unusual encounters, investigations into Viking raids, the Kingitanga movement, the death of a New Zealand artist, chicken claws, ghosts, eccentrics and much more. A fascinating read on so many levels, this is an important view of our country from its very edge.
All Blacks Don’t Cry
John Kirwan
‘All Blacks Don’t Cry’ is John Kirwan’s story of hope, of working through the pain and living a full life. It is a poignant, inspirational and helpful example for anybody battling depression.
‘All Blacks Don’t Cry’ is John Kirwan’s story of hope, of working through the pain and living a full life. It is a poignant, inspirational and helpful example for anybody battling depression.
‘I’ve been to hell and I’m back. If you’re in that same place, then I understand what you’re going through.’
John Kirwan was one of the most devastating wingers New Zealand, and world, rugby had ever seen. A prominent and revered figure at the dawn of the professional age of rugby, he seemed to live a charmed life.
But nobody knew, though, that behind closed doors ‘JK’ was living a life of torment.
Afflicted with depression for many years – including those as a high-profile sportsman – Kirwan was able to survive by reaching out, seeking help from those closest to him.
