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Diana, An Amazing Life: The People Cover Stories, 1981-1997

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People Magazine scrupulously chronicled Diana's life from when she became engaged to the Prince to her tragic death. This span of years from 1981-1997 are covered in this tribute book to the late Princess of Wales. The covers are reproduced and excerpts and selected photographs from the articles are included. People did add wedding pictures which were not included in the original issue. It is a poignant look with covers featuring a couple apparently in love starting a life together, the births of the children and the rapid descent into marital discord and eventual separation and divorce. There is an eery comment by Charles about his new fiancee in one of the early issues that he will have to get used to seeing the backs of photographers when Lady Diana is around; Charles' jealousy apparently started way back then--this jealousy of Diana's popularity was a factor in the erosion of the marriage. There are pics of the "other woman" Camilla Parker Bowles and issues highlighting Diana's friendship with her sister in law Sarah Ferguson (two covers stories including The Merry Wives of Windsor focus on the pair). There are lovely photographs of Diana with the young princes and chronicles the lives of William and Harry as they grew up. For those who are fans of the late Princess this is a must have. It will also serve as a guide to collectors who want the original issues--they can try to locate the original issues via ebay and other venues and now can match the issues and cover stories via the book. Highly recommended.

I'm extremely impressed with the outstanding job the Editor's of PEOPLE magazine did in covering so many stories, unforgettable moments, touching times, the joy, the pain, the sadness, and most of all, portraying DIANA as she deserves to be remembered - with dignity, grace, and purity.

This is an exceptional book that I know I will be looking through again and again. If you want a great book capturing DIANA as she deserves to be remembered, this is one of the best. It would also make a great gift for anyone who loved DIANA, Princess of Wales who loved her children with all of her heart, and loved humanity. Her memory lives on and shines as bright as ever, as she deserves it to.

I really enjoyed this re-visit to the People covers! It was a great way to look back!

I would have liked to see a book with more of the People stories, not just the covers.

THIS WAS AN EXCELLANT BOOK WITH BEAUTIFUL PICTURES AND ARTICLES AND IT LEFT YOU FEELING LIKE YOU KNEW THE PRINCESS FROM THE BEGINNING OF HER LIFE TO THE END. AN EXCELLENT TRIBUTE TO HER LIFE.

This is the book to own. I enjoyed every bit of it and would recommend it to everyone.

Kind of a start to finish collection of selected People Diana covers/articles. It's nice to look through and read (would make a nice keepsake for the Diana fan)- especially if you missed some issues like I certainly did- but not really worth buying if you still have the original copies in good condition. I don't regret buying it but had hoped for just a bit more than a buyer gets here. There was a paperback edition out at first, haven't seen it recently, only slightly cheaper but this version would be the one to get for durability.

Hi, I bought my People Magazine Tribute to Diana at local B&N Bookstore and i am so happy that I did!!! I love the history of Diana,s life from the begining as alittle girl, meeting Charlas, the engaement, the births of William and HARRY,diana,s sister in-law Sarah, her marriage troubles and diana rising up a Pheonix the fire bird.I am so glad Dodi made Diana so happy. I love all the colour photos!!! BIG CHEERS TO PEOPLE MAGAZINE!!!!

I really like this book excellent pictures and a very good story. I would recommend it to anyone and the price is a good deal also.