Love and War

by James Hewitt

Book Overview

An account of the love affair between James Hewitt and Diana, Princess of Wales. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857823184
• ISBN13: 9781857823189
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Blake Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Yes, I've given it 5 stars but....

...only because compared to his first disastrous attempt when he teamed up with Anna for 'Princess in Love', at least he had the courage to write this himself and give us what he considers to be the true side of his story. The man deserves to be heard considering the slanderous way the press has been treating him so I read the book and I have to say, I did enjoy it. I knew nothing about his military career or Diana sending him packages to the Gulf. I think the book is well written and informative. If James wrote this book for the money then shame on him for being a lowlife BUT, if he wrote this to set the record straight as he claims then I don't see anything wrong with it. Freedom of the press! How about freedom of the public! Let's not forget that Diana DID ask him to burn the letters too so he's not such a wonderful guy considering he blatantly ignored her requests. I'm giving him the benefit of a doubt though.

Hewitt in Love

Probably like the majority of the public, I had thought of Major Hewitt as the cad's cad, but having read this sensitive portrayal of his relationship with the Princess, I have revised my opinion. I think he is an unlucky man who has lost his great love. Revelations about the suspicious death of Diana's bodyguard (and previous lover) as well as quotes from her about the bodyguard's death make the book worth the purchase price. All the problems with his career and personal life after the exposure of their affair certainly don't paint the Palace in a flattering light. This is a moving account of a doomed relationship and the painful consequences that followed. I hope Major Hewitt is able to find happiness in his life, and I hope M6 and Buckingham Palace leave him alone.

Gives valuable insight into the real Diana

This book gives valuable, historical insight into the actual personality of Diana, Princess of Wales and her extra-marital relationship with James Hewitt. It clearly shows that, although needy, she was far from the hysterical borderline personality that so-called "royal experts" such as Penny Junor have tried to portray her as being. And forget that dreadful Princess in Love book: The real story of Diana and James Hewitt is here, without flowery embellishment. Diana is shown to be witty, flawed, complex, warm, and delightful. Hewitt readily admits both his idiocies and accomplishments in turn. His honesty gains sympathy as he progressively becomes a victim of a hopeless (and treasonous) relationship; his own mistakes; the tabloid press; and finally the British establishment. I received this book as a gift. Before reading it, I expected it to reinforce my previous view of "James Hewitt is a worthless cad." Instead, James Hewitt's formerly inscrutable decisions and actions now make a great deal of sense. I have increased respect and sympathy for him and for the Princess of Wales, both of whom were trapped in an impossible situation with no future but nevertheless, to paraphrase Dylan Thomas, sang in their chains like the sea.

For the first time, my perception of Diana has been changed

Prior to my reading this book, I'd never been a Diana Admirer. Having read much of the literature on Diana and consumed the daily tabloid stories about her, this book is the only, so far, that gives a better comprehensive insight into Diana's Character and the magnitude of her problems. For once, I could feel her wit. While feeling sorry for LJH, he should be glad, he had such memorable times with her, and his willingness to share them with us. I enjoyed the Love story, though not particularly sure about the war bit, apart from when, it heightened the tension in the romance. Thank you James once more! This book will forever change the way some of us perceived Diana.As for Piers Morgan and the Tabloid crew in Fleet street, you should all be ashamed of yourself, won't you? Just wondering, who 'll be your next catch?

Compelling and honest!

I must admit, when i first learned the Mr.Hewitt was writing a book about Diana i thought that it would be trash just like most of the other "Diana" books. I bought this book on the 29th of October and just finished it today. I was touched by his honesty and true heart felt affection for Diana. I no longer doubt his love for the late princess. AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ!