In this bestselling, eye-opening memoir, Richard Chamberlain recounts his poignant struggle to come to terms with the truths 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 love he had gained from fans, family, and friends would be ripped away if his secret were revealed.

From his childhood in postwar California to his long days on the sets of Hollywood and glamorous evenings on the town, Shattered Love traces Chamberlain's fascinating lifelong journey. Warm, touching, and brave, it draws on a lifetime of stories, and on lessons learned from some of the most inspiring spiritual teachers of out time--sharing with readers the author's own journey from desperate suppression to a life lived with an open heart.