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The Bench

By: Meghan The Duchess of Sussex
Narrated by: Meghan The Duchess of Sussex
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Publisher's summary

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex’s first children’s book, The Bench, beautifully captures the special relationship between father and son, as seen through a mother’s eyes. The audiobook, read by the author, gives us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion.

This is your bench
Where you’ll witness great joy.
From here you will rest
See the growth of our boy.

In The Bench, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.

Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives listeners a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons - moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort.

With a universal message, this thoughtful and heartwarming audiobook is destined to be treasured by families for generations to come.

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Succinct yet sweet

A splendour for any father's day gift. A boy and the joy he brings to his father.

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Beautiful

This is beautifully done. A great give to Archi and his dad. I love every bit out it.

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I love this book

I love this book. It a beautiful look at fatherhood. Thank you so much Duchess Meghan.

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bench

the bench is a ok poem not too much for a book though overall its ok

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This made my heart go ‘pump-pump’

It’s the inclusivity for me!

I listened to the soothing voice of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, as she recites the poem she wrote for her husband, Prince Harry and it made me feel such warmth for this young family. Love is powerful and you can’t help but feel the love as you turn the pages of this wonderfully illustrated book - yeah to Christian Robinson! I especially love that there are so many different dads represented.

Children will love this book plus it is a keepsake!

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Father and Son

A sweet story of fathers and sons spending time together. As the son grows and experiences joys and sorrows the father learns to be there for his boy in good times and during challenges.

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You can feel her heart 🥰🙏

An amazing listen you can feel her love for Harry and Archie through her voice.❤️

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Beautiful Heartfelt Poem about Fatherhood

This book is so touching. I loved it and encourage others to enjoy it as well.

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Protection and Love from a dad to his son

The quality and vibrant colors of the book are calming to readers' eyes. The thought of the book makes me feel good about the relationship between a caring father to his lovely son. The different colors of the benches represent the different races of fathers and show that all fathers have the ability to care for and love their sons.

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beautiful poem.

parents. primary job is to guide and this is a poem of hope for the future.

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