In their tense Zoom call, Harry took the opportunity to reiterate why it was important to include how the kidnapping ended in his memoir.
“He took a breath and calmly explained that, all his life, people underestimated his intellectual capabilities,” JR said, “and this flash of brilliance proved that, even after being kicked and punched and deprived of sleep and food, he has knowledge about. him.”
But even then, the novelist stood his ground Harry eventually agreed and told him, “‘I’m so glad you’d work like that.'”
Despite their disagreements, working with Harry was a positive experience for JR, who even spent time with Harry and his wife. Meghan MarkleMontecito, Calif., at home while working free. In fact, he revealed that while living in their guest house, Meghan will visit him and Harry’s four-year-old son. Archie. (The couple also shares a daughter Lilibet23 months).
And Harry and JR’s efforts had an impact on the royal, who paid tribute to the writer during his book party.
“He referred to my advice, to ‘trust the book,’ and said he was glad he did, because it felt incredible that there was truth there, that felt – his voice was caught – ‘free,'” wrote the journalist . “There are tears in his eyes. Me too.”