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Through the years, I often wondered what he was like in real life, feeling deep disappointment, not knowing anything personal about this fascinating actor, but his matchless talent was always enough to sustain my interest and loyalty. Then Shattered Love was published. I always knew this man was "special," but the reality of his depths, far surpassed my expectations. I found the memoirs he chose to share with his public, extremely honest, inspiring, insightful, sad, funny, and always amazingly He is a man who has lived with terrible, gripping, fears of his sexual orientation becoming known to the public. If discovered, he feared he would not be able to do what he loved most...act. He feared he would disturb his fan's fantasies, which ride on his exceptional abilities, as a romantic leading man. In reality, he had nothing to fear, for this beloved actor has always been adored! You will find within the pages of this fascinating and enjoyable book, not only a talented and versatile actor, but a man, whom you will respect and honor, just as he is.
This is a soul-searching man, who has chosen to live with an open-heart, greatly respecting the environment, caring for God's wild creatures, and insightful enough to recognize, enjoy and breathe "Birdsong." His enlightening and well-written book His book continues to challenge me to become a "better" person, and deepens my desire to be more "compassionate" and "understanding" of all human beings. Shattered Love is a great "read" and a most captivating and rare "treasure," revealing not only a magnificent actor, but a magnanimous man! By Judy Crocker
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When did you last meet a "Magnanimous Man?" Have you ever longed to find a truly gentle soul, noble in heart and mind, with a generous and forgiving spirit? I was thrilled to have discovered such a man, while reading the best selling book, Shattered Love by Richard Chamberlain. This gifted actor's performances have thrilled me, since the tender age eleven, when he portrayed Dr. Kildare on American television. In the sixties, this charming young actor managed to light up every American television screen, while captivating a world-wide audience with his beauty, compassion and charm. He also lit up my heart, and I "adored" him instantly, following his amazing career through the years, with great fascination for his diverse roles, on stage and screen. I have "cherished" every performance, every character, and in spite of new faces, and changing times, he has been at the top of my list...always!
You will laugh and cry, when you read how a delighted six year old Dickie, danced in a famous ballerina's, "cast-off" old tutu and toe shoes, to the beautiful music of Swan Lake, and the devastating sneers and glares of his family. You will smile, when you share with the insect world, a captivating adoration for this inspirational man. On a hot humid day, while swimming in a cool stream, "butterflies" took opportunity to sip him, and "fireflies," in the pitch darkness of night, gathered to lead him down a treacherous mountain, when he became stranded in the Andes. I am thankful for each "firefly," that blazes across my path and charmed by every "butterfly," fluttering such good taste.