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I just finished reading the memoir 'Shattered Love' by Richard Chamberlain (remember Dr. Kildare? Shogun? The Thornbirds?). It was published in 2003 and he decided to 'come out' as a then 69 year old gay man. The Amazon reviews sum the book up accurately. If you are expecting a sensational 'coming out' this is not the book for you. He is simply a gay man focussed (or focused) on spirituality and a deeper meaning of life. He is an artistic, intelligent, (I would say introverted) writer and I enjoyed the read. He did not have a good relationship with his father, a reformed alcoholic, now deceased. The father was a domineering patriarch. It was interesting how Richard came to forgive and realize his love for his father well after the man's death.
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Sounds like a good read. Love the shadow photo! Valerie
Not every coming out story is a beautiful moment of "I'm gay." "Well, duh, we know and love you." Sometimes it can be go pretty bad which is why people are still afraid to do it. I can only imagine what it was like back then for someone who held it in for so long. That sounds like a very, very interesting read.
It sounds like a very interesting read. I'm going to look into this.
This definitely sounds like a good read, Christine. Have a wonderful Thursday!!
I never even knew he was gay, he certainly was a good actor, sounds like an interesting book!
I don't think I've seen any of his work, but I do pity he had to live in a era where he had to hide parts of personal life.
I remember reading Shogun!
Richard often dines at my sister's restaurant when he is in Hawaii.
Gigi that's exciting to know, I would be likely speechless if I saw him like that.
Such a lovely fall picture. It sounds like an interesting book.
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