The Richard Burton Diaries (Hardcover)

from gogglemiss

Engrossing read. I got the impression from these memoirs, that Burton was an unhappy, bored and restless person who's marriage to Elizabeth Taylor for 10 years(?) seemed the most settled during his life and he wrote more about his day to day life during that time. There were gaps, but as long as ...

from Polaris-

Fantastic and often fascinating reading. Very revealing and thought provoking insight into the private and professional life of one of the greatest Welshmen of the 20th century, and one of Britain's finest actors. This is long though...very long. Perhaps best read in small doses (as I did), altho...

from Iambookish

This is an honest to goodness diary that I'm sure Richard Burton never thought would see the light of day. It's interesting in its mundaneness, a real glimpse into his life. I didn't read every entry but dipped in and out and felt like a real voyeur, which was frankly quite enjoyable!I found myse...

from knahs

This is a good look at the life and thoughts of Richard Burton. These are his diaries so it is not a traditional biography but you get a good look at his day-to-day life - especially during the years of his first marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. He truly loved her. He really tried to stop drinking a...

from knahs

This is a good look at the life and thoughts of Richard Burton. These are his diaries so it is not a traditional biography but you get a good look at his day-to-day life - especially during the years of his first marriage to Elizabeth Taylor. He truly loved her. He really tried to stop drinking a...