My Story

by Sarah Ferguson and Jeff Coplon

Book Overview

An account of the Duchess of York's experience as a member of the royal family, which describes how she was undermined by the tabloid press and how her marriage to Prince Andrew broke down. In it,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684835819
• ISBN13: 9780684835815
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

One of the best books I have read in a long time.

She gives you a great view of what it was like to live as a Royal. Was so much better hearing about her experience. Who would more likely stab you in the back . Better listen to orders given.

A Memorable Biography

I enjoy reading biographies and this one by Sarah Ferguson has stayed on my heart years after I first read it. Sarah was so honest about the heartbreak she lived through as the child of divorce, that often her story made me cry. Her willingness to truthfully share the mistakes she made and the painful lessons she learned during her time at Buckingham Palace were poignant and fascinating. I recommend this story to anyone who is interested in British royalty, but also anyone who wants to read compelling story about an inspiring woman.

A good story of overcoming difficulties and personal growth

This is a woman whose own self-destructive behavior caused a lot of problems for herself and others, and her impulsive behavior led to supreme public humiliation on an international level. She was also, unfortunately, profoundly sabotaged by the system of which she found herself part, and without the collusion and participation of certain people in the Palace and the press, her downfall might have been kept much more quiet than it was. And yet, against all odds and with a list of insecurities and neuroses as long as your arm, this woman managed to climb back up from rock bottom, pay off all of her enormous debts, get herself and her life under control, and go on to become a patron of charity and author. She's a fine mother, a decent person, and, that rarest of rare things, a real grownup (now, anyway). It takes a lot of courage to admit all your failings, take responsibility for yourself and your actions, and move on with your life. She has done just that, and this book is an encouraging, easy-to-read, engaging look at her journey. I found it inspirational and heartwarming, and although I liked her before reading this book, by the time I was finished, I respected her. Even if you care nothing at all about royalty and the glamour of being in the public eye, this story of a woman triumphing against great odds is a great read.

Great Fergie

This is very readable book where you can see the way society treated sarah. She was pulled down by the media but she learned how to be strong and carry on with life. A book I recomend to all. very funny at times

We All Make Mistakes, But Sarah Admits Hers!

Boo and Hiss to the gossipmongering journalists who try to destroy lives! Thank goodness the Duchess of York was able to set the record straight in a book of her own. She loves Prince Andrew endlessly, but curses the "men in gray" who rule over even the Queen and make life in the Royal Family intolerable for "outsiders". Sarah wins hearts as a sometimes stupid and, therefore, perfectly human young woman!

This book was an endearing surprise!

To start out... I was never a Fergie fan. I read it upon the insistance of my sister. What an inspiring story she has to tell! I shall NEVER look at her the same way. She encapsulates the story of so many women who have had to deal with adversity (YES INDEEDY) and has found strength in doing what came natural to her and at times taking steps to do what was so difficult. I would recommend this book to all. She is a rare jem. The book is well written. You laugh, cry and rejoice in her becoming the woman she is.