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Book Review of Richard Burton: A Life

Richard Burton: A Life
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Well-researched and thorough biography of a great actor and troubled man. Includes numerous excerpts from Burton's diaries and notebooks, which have since been published. From the 12th child of a Welsh coal miner to the toast of the theater and films, he led a remarkable life.