{"book":{"book":"Swan Song","author":"Charles Spencer","publicationYear":"","description":"Swan Song is an intimate portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, written by her brother, Charles Spencer. Decades after her passing, the book offers a deep dive into Diana's childhood and personal history. Spencer shares his perspective that his sister lived with undiagnosed learning differences during her youth. The book examines how early criticism from teachers helped shape Diana's identity and sense of self. It also reflects on her distinctive parenting style and Spencer's vow to care for Prince William and Prince Harry in his sister's absence.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F6a%2F41%2Ff013d22e4031bca0dc6de1e773d7%2F9b5afdb7-174f-44ef-b893-9153d58727bf.jpg","date":"2026-10-14"}}