Richard Burton certainly lead a very colorful and full life. Probably hard to keep up with. This publication writes about the good and the problematic of what made up Richard Burton's life. The story line is well reported, but lacks character. It then becomes long and wordy. It still is a good read, and certainly highlights the generosity of Burton, as well as the troubles of his life. He was a fine actor, but was not exposed enough to show his strong talent on the big screen. Like most upper class entertainers the lush lifestyle often over- shadows the true meaning of life and then your life becomes distorted. One thing with Richard Burton, he never lost the sense of where he came from. He had a good life, but left too early.