Rating: 
Summary: Outstanding
Review: I don't know when I've enjoyed a memoir more. I've long been a fan of Chamberlain as an actor, now I'm a fan of him as a man. Anytime someone shares their life with me, even on the basis of me being a reader, I feel enriched in my own life. I find strength from those who examine and share their truths. Just a wonderful read. I highly recommend.
Rating: 
Summary: A Memoir
Review: I enjoyed it, a lot of it was about his sucess in the acting field, and about what acting he has done in his life. I thought it would deal more into him coming out more into his personal life. I still enjoyed it, I have felt all along that he was Gay, I don't know why people feel so afraid when their admires already figured who they where. Richard Chamberlain will still be tops in my book no matter what his sexuality is. He will be loved by all fans no matter what his love and desires are. I enjoyed his book and will recommened it to others and share it for others to read also.
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Summary: A Touching and Open Memoir
Review: I have admired Richard Chamberlain since I was 13 and have always kept an eye on his career. I was so excited to learn that he had written an autobiography and expected that it would be well-written and interesting. Of course, once I read the book, I saw it was much more than that. It was enlightening, thoughtful, spirtual, and extremely honest. As a writer myself, I know how difficult the writing process is--and to open yourself up and write the truth is quite a feat. I chuckled when I read the part about Richard's admiration for Noel Coward and his feelings when actually meeting him, because it reminded me so much of myself thinking that "celebrities" are any different than anyone else. This book was just so wonderful. Richard truly shared his revelations and awakenings that took place over the course of his career. He is still learning and growing and looking at life in such a positive light, even though his childhood and relationship with his father was less than desirable. I think his descriptions of how he was constantly perpetuating the "image" of the "perfect Richard" while secretly falling apart inside is so true for so many people. To read how he overcame this and was able to be successful was totally inspiring. The book did touch on his homesexuality and his long-term relationship with Martin, but that wasn't the focus, just part of it. The media advertised this book as his "coming out," memoir, but really, that is such an insignificant part of this book and means absolutely nothing. The book is simply an honest memoir written by a man who is experiencing his life journey just like everyone else.
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Summary: moving and brave
Review: I loved this book! It's so refreshing to see someone reveal their secrets in a way that feels profound as opposed to salacious. You really get the feeling the Chamberlain is looking to connect with his readers--and he does. Shattered Love is smart, moving, and impossible to put down.
Rating: 
Summary: Oh, come on...
Review: I mean, is it NEWS that Richard Chamberlain has been gay all these years? Does anyone care? Not me. And that this book is getting so much hype is a shame when it does little more than skim the surface of his life and career. Chamberlain's writing is almost courtly as he tries to explain how he has 'evolved as a spiritual being.'
Sheesh, I'm over it.
Rating: 
Summary: Not what I expected
Review: I opened this ready to find out about what it was like being in the closet in Hollywood, the fake marriage, all those Doris Day movies, and of course, all the notorious "boys only" parties around his hilltop pool in Beverly Hills. There's not much about this in there at all, and he hardly talks about his film career. It is introspective and interesting, but he doesn't really discuss his career much at all. It was like it was not even written by him.
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Summary: Shattered Dreams
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed the contents of the book by Richard Chamberlain, Shattered Dreams. I fell in love with Richard when the played the role of Father Ralph in the Thornbirds so I had a strong desire to learn more about him in his book. His book not only focuses on the intricacies of being human but ultimately the many avenues and tools that have enabled him to enjoy life more deeply and spiritually. He also assured us that we are all "God" in the human form. I started the book yesterday and I finished this morning because the book was filled with so much knowledge and sharing of the joys and the difficulties of his journey. I am in my 60's, too. I could relate to the times when margarine had the little yellow spot in it for us to mix. I know when you reach this age that you are certainly cognizant of the fact that our journey here can end at any time. I feel that the content of his book is comparable to the life he has chosen to live in Hawaii-one of peace and gratification for all his divine blessings. I hope that Richard reads the review on the book. I feel like I know him now after reading his book, the harsh relationship with his father, his fears of letting the public know about his preference for a mate, his relationship with Martin, his love for his mother, and most of of his inherent skill as an actor and his determination to live his dream. I highly recommend Richard Chamberlain's book, Shattered Dreams. I wish him many more years of walking along the ocean as the sun goes down. Dolores F. Curry
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Summary: The Healing Process
Review: I thought this book was great. I just sat there after I finished it and did a lot of thinking. He has a lot to say about his family and I felt like taking a particular chapter about his father and mailing it to several members of my own family.
Rating:
Summary: The Healing Process
Review: I thought this book was great. I just sat there after I finished it and did a lot of thinking. He has a lot to say about his family and I felt like taking a particular chapter about his father and mailing it to several members of my own family.
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Summary: Love Richard but this book is a waste of time
Review: I totally respect Richard Chamberlain for coming out of the closet. Most stars of his generation and age usually die before it is talked about openly. (Think Raymond Burr) It is great he feels comfortable enough to "come out" and I applaud him. This book, however, is totally misrepresented by the description on the book jacket and even on this website. This is NOT a book full of information on Richard's career and experiences. This is really a new age self help book about how to get over being angry with your family and being at peace with yourself. Due to the fact that Richard fills every chapeter with his ruminations on love, sense of self and spirituality the true stories of his life never get explained. Everything in his life is still at "arm's length" for the reader. For example he tells how much he loves Martin but never really explains in detail how they met, how it felt to fall in love, the details of their romance or potential problems. You don't get any sense of who Martin is at all. I got more info looking at his picture in the book than anything Richard says. Richard has worked with so many interesting people and legends it was unfortunate he shares so litte of it all. All he says about the "Thorn Birds" is really that Rachel Ward is lovely and Barbra Stanwyck a hard worker. Less info than I would get from an issue of People magazine. I definately think that if you are looking for a new age spirituality book or trying to deal with getting over a bad family situation this book could be helful. For everyone else who wants to read an autobiography I would skip this book. I respect Richard and the fact he came out but I wish he would have spent more time talking about his life and less about the beautiful scenery and/or his spirituality. He used to have a "mask" hiding behind his straight leading man image. Now he is using the "mask" of new age dogma to again reveal very little of who he is.
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