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The Way We Were: Remembering Diana
Author: Paul Burrell
Binding: Hardcover, 288 pages
Publisher: William Morrow (September 12, 2006)
ISBN: 0007246366
Price: RM104.90
Synopsis
Paul Burrell served Diana, Princess of Wales, as her faithful butler from
1987 until her death in 1997. He was much more than an employee: he was her
right-hand man, confidant and friend. She described him as 'the only man she
ever trusted.
As the world prepares for the official inquest into her death, The Way We Were
marks an intense period of reflection by ensuring the spirit, warmth and
character of the person at the centre of proceedings is not lost or obscured. In
this remarkable and intimate book, Paul Burrell opens the door to Kensington
Palace to provide a unique, visual tour. With previously unseen interior
photographs, the reader is led inside the world of Princess Diana—room-by-room,
memory-by-memory.
He paints a faithful and poignant tribute in remembrance of 'the boss' as the
person who shared her private world and knew her best. In this fascinating new
account, he allows the reader to feel 'at home with Diana', sharing her
inner-most feelings, hopes and philosophies that teach us more about her mind
and the way she thought. We learn of her amusing Hollywood relationships, the
true depth of her happiness with 'The One'; the amazing story that illustrates
her compassion; her sisterhood with Sarah Ferguson—and the desperate attempts to
heal their rift; and a never-before-told account that provides new evidence
about the real nature of her relationship with Dodi Al Fayed. There are also
rare photographs of the jewels Diana wore and treasured as Paul Burrell
celebrates her style and fashion. The Way We Were reflects, remembers and
celebrates the late Diana, Princess of Wales, and captures her vivacity and love
of life as we move towards the tenth anniversary of her death in 2007. In his
twenty-one years of royal duty, Paul Burrell first served Her Majesty the Queen
as personal footman from 1976 to 1987 when he moved to Highgrove to become
butler to the Prince and Princess of Wales. It was in 1992, following the
couple's separation, that he moved to Kensington palace at the personal request
of Princess Diana. Following her death, he was honoured by the Queen with the
Royal Victorian Medal for his loyalty and service to Diana, Princess of Wales.
He then spearheaded a fundraising campaign for her official memorial fund that
raised £100 million. Since then, Paul has become a bestselling author and
television personality. His earlier book, A Royal Duty, sold two million copies
worldwide and was a number one New York Times bestseller.
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