![]() ![]() Then again, the title of the book is Shattered Love-oh yeah and A Memoir. I was reminded of a path I have left behind and plan to get back into meditation and opening my heart chakras. Now, had this book been labeled as a metaphysical healing book, I would have enjoyed it better. I still love his work on the tele or big screen. I don't mind that he has come out as gay, he is an actor, and it is none of our business what he needs in his bedroom. As much as he told us his problem in life had been being aloof, I found that it remained in this book. What passion he was able to show! Why didn't he bring that moment into this memoir?Īs a memoir this was less than what I wanted. I think my favorite scene was that of Anjisan attempting to commit harikari. I enjoyed all the miniseries that he did. And that was only the start of my crush on Richard Chamberlain. When he was over she would slip out of bed and remove the mirror so her parents would be none the wiser. Well, there was a bookshelf there, and she set up a mirror so as to watch Dr. You see the television was at the far end of the living room and could be seen from the end of the hallway. But this young lady was so clever that going to bed didn't stop her from watching her favorite show. There once was a young woman who was in junior high and high school who LOVED Dr. Just lacked the great co-star stories, but a good story. But fortunately it is easier now for him. It's moving to read of the difficulties this could cause him, and sad that there was such a bias then against gay persons. Richard speaks very openly and honestly about his sexuality that was difficult to disclose in his profession earlier in his life. This book is more about the life, mainly private life of Richard Chamberlain. Little is mentioned of many films co-stars, just a few mentions of the difficult actors he has worked with, namely Oliver Reed, a few others. Richard Chamberlain gives you a sincere, honest, open story of his life, but in a very light hearted way. How they tell their story, and their careers, the people they worked with, humour and you can have a great book.Įnormously private and having moved to Hawaii to avoid the Hollywood glare, at age 69 finally "came out" with a tell-all biography entitled "Shattered Love," in which he quite candidly discussed the anguish of hiding his homosexuality to protect his enduring matinée idol image. And along the way he imparts the lessons he has learned about overcoming our own self–imposed obstacles to happiness: the importance of listening to our own instincts instead of listening only to others, not demanding the impossible of ourselves, and allowing ourselves to explore negative feelings in order to move forward.Īs a film fan, I will always like an autobiography to a certain amount. Tracing a fascinating path through his meteoric rise to success, he chronicles his struggle to come to terms with his own imperfections, his growing desire to be honest about his sexual orientation, and his yearning to live with an open heart. Now, in Shattered Love, he poignantly recounts his lifelong struggle to find happiness. Finally, with the help of friends and guidance from spiritual teachers, including Krishnamurti, Chamberlain began the sometimes painful but deeply rewarding process of reconciling his deepest self with his public persona. Kildare, The Thorn Birds, Shogun, and other television dramas. Even as he won the adoration of millions of fans, this handsome, charming, debonair leading man seriously questioned his own self–worth, living a life haunted by personal insecurity despite decades of immense popular success in memorable roles in Dr. The play contained a lesson the actor has remembered throughout his life: "To thine own self be true." But for Chamberlain these were not always easy words to live by. James Kildare, Richard Chamberlain took on the role of Hamlet on the English stage. Early in his career, shortly after rising to fame as television's Dr. One of the most beloved actors of our time shares the New York Times bestselling story of how he learned to live with an open heart.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |