The King and Di: The True Story [Paperback]

Howard Hodgson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2009

Description Howard Hodgson's biography of Princess Diana and Prince Charles is a refreshing approach to the urban myth of two of the most well known and revered public figures of the late twentieth and early twenty first century. Hodgson reveals how Prince Charles cared for Diana in her time of need and how family members support the suffering of their lovedvones. Hodgson writes with sensitivity, honesty and pathos. He shows how Prince Charles and his family are loving people that have sometimes beenvmisrepresentedvbyvthevworld'svmedia. Few of us can imagine the mental pressure that results in being destined to be King. Prince Charles is a heroic figure that cares about the world andvactsvinvpeople'svbestvinterests. Hodgson explores the mental frailty of Princess Diana and his view of her having Borderline Personality Disorder. Chipmunka Publishing supports Howard's book as we realise that many public figures have mental health issues and caring issues to deal with. Princess Diana as sufferer and Prince Charles as carer are no exception. About the author Howard Hodgson was born in Birmingham in 1950. Educated at private school in Switzerland and then Birmingham College, he joined the struggling family funeral directors and turned its fortunes around, to be named Entrepreneur of the Year 1987 by his peers. After the hugely successful flotation of the business, Howard retired to concentrate on writing and broadcasting, with a number of bestselling books, business documentaries, and having his freelance journalism published in various newspapers, including the Guardian and the Daily Mail. He has also worked as a motivational and after-dinner speaker. Howard met the Prince of Wales through voluntary work for the Prince's Trust, talking at length with him and other members of the Royal Family and the household.

Product Details

• Paperback: 716 pages
• Publisher: Chipmunkapublishing (August 8, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1847476740
• ISBN-13: 978-1847476746
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,655,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The King and Di, The True Story by Howard Hodgson, January 17, 2012

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This review is from: The King and Di: The True Story (Paperback)

This so called True Story is a sick joke, First off Diana was not married to the KING, so the title is a lie, and it gets

worse from there. This person waits until she's dead and can't say anything to defend herself, and then he calls her a whore, a liar, and insane, while Charles is written up as Mr. Perfect, who stood by his wife until her affairs drove him back to his first love. I sincerely hope that Prince Charles wasn't behind this monstrosity, but whoever was, just remember that what goes around comes around, and this trash should be dumped into the laps of anyone and everyone that had anything to do with it. There is no doubt that Princess Diana wasn't perfect, but at least the things that she said, the Prince was given an opportunity to respond to. As for you Mr. Hodgson, you should be ashamed of every word that you wrote.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Americans Beware, August 24, 2009

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Anna (Cudjoe Key, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The King and Di : The True Story (Kindle Edition)

I know there are many sides to this story. I admit I tend to see the maddening narcissism built into the royal system as driving Diana to behave in ways that may seem pathological until you understand the utter loneliness and desperation of a very young woman.

The author writes for UK daily mail which I subscribe to for laughs. It is a tabloid rag just right of rush limbaugh.

read this with a large grain of salt.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book gives direction to what really happened, August 18, 2009

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This review is from: The King and Di: The True Story (Paperback)

Princess Di was a stunning person,always seen in the press. After reading this book I can see the otherside of the coin, that she had mental health issues. These issues have been addressed by the author well, while he pulls no punches, he does talk about her fragile mental state as well. I would recomend this book to anyone who has intrest in Princess Di or the English Royal family.