{"book":{"book":"Swan Song","author":"Charles Spencer","publicationYear":"","description":"Swan Song is a personal portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales, written by her brother Charles Spencer. The book offers an intimate deep dive into Diana's childhood and formative years. In the memoir, Spencer reflects on his belief that his sister had undiagnosed learning differences growing up. It explores how early criticism from teachers significantly helped shape Diana's personal identity. Additionally, the book examines her singular parenting style as a royal mother. It also highlights Spencer's enduring vow to look after 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"}}