The beloved actor and star of The Thorn Birds shares how he learned to live his truth in this New York Times–bestselling memoir."Chamberlain''s book is devoted to principles of honesty and shamelessness. . . . Chamberlain is clearing the air at last." —San Francisco Chronicle"Hats off to Chamberlain." —The AdvocateFrom his breakout role in Dr. Kildare, through more than four decades of extraordinary performances—including his unforgettable roles in The Thorn Birds and Shogun—Richard Chamberlain has epitomized the romantic leading man. Now, in this bestselling, eye-opening memoir, Chamberlain recounts his poignant struggle to come to terms with the truth in his life, from his tumultuous relationship with his father to his sexual orientation—a secret he has guarded until now. Even at the height of his fame, the beloved actor lived in constant fear that the admiration he had gained from fans, family, and friends would be ripped away if his secret were revealed.Warm, touching, and brave, Shattered Love draws on a lifetime of stories and on lessons learned from some of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time—sharing with readers the author''s own fascinating journey from desperate suppression to a life lived with an open heart.

The beloved actor and star of The Thorn Birds shares how he learned to live his truth in this New York Times–bestselling memoir."Chamberlain''s book is devoted to principles of honesty and shamelessness. . . . Chamberlain is clearing the air at last." —San Francisco Chronicle"Hats off to Chamberlain." —The AdvocateFrom his breakout role in Dr. Kildare, through more than four decades of extraordinary performances—including his unforgettable roles in The Thorn Birds and Shogun—Richard Chamberlain has epitomized the romantic leading man. Now, in this bestselling, eye-opening memoir, Chamberlain recounts his poignant struggle to come to terms with the truth in his life, from his tumultuous relationship with his father to his sexual orientation—a secret he has guarded until now. Even at the height of his fame, the beloved actor lived in constant fear that the admiration he had gained from fans, family, and friends would be ripped away if his secret were revealed.Warm, touching, and brave, Shattered Love draws on a lifetime of stories and on lessons learned from some of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time—sharing with readers the author''s own fascinating journey from desperate suppression to a life lived with an open heart.

The beloved actor and star of The Thorn Birds shares how he learned to live his truth in this New York Times–bestselling memoir."Chamberlain''s book is devoted to principles of honesty and shamelessness. . . . Chamberlain is clearing the air at last." —San Francisco Chronicle"Hats off to Chamberlain." —The AdvocateFrom his breakout role in Dr. Kildare, through more than four decades of extraordinary performances—including his unforgettable roles in The Thorn Birds and Shogun—Richard Chamberlain has epitomized the romantic leading man. Now, in this bestselling, eye-opening memoir, Chamberlain recounts his poignant struggle to come to terms with the truth in his life, from his tumultuous relationship with his father to his sexual orientation—a secret he has guarded until now. Even at the height of his fame, the beloved actor lived in constant fear that the admiration he had gained from fans, family, and friends would be ripped away if his secret were revealed.Warm, touching, and brave, Shattered Love draws on a lifetime of stories and on lessons learned from some of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of our time—sharing with readers the author''s own fascinating journey from desperate suppression to a life lived with an open heart.