'Furious Love' delves into the passionate yet tumultuous relationship between screen legends Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. This compelling narrative showcases their intense love affair, marked by dramatic reconciliations and fiery breakups. Through captivating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, the book reveals the personal and professional struggles they faced in Hollywood's spotlight. Explore how their love was both a creative catalyst and a destructive force. Discover the magnetism that drew them together and the chaos that pulled them apart in this gripping tale of romance.
By Sam Kashner, Nancy Schoenberger
Published: 2011
""We are all on a journey of fierce love, battling the shadows of self-doubt while reaching for the light of connection and understanding.""
He was a tough-guy Welshman softened by the affections of a breathtakingly beautiful woman. She was a modern-day Cleopatra madly in love with her own Mark Antony. For nearly a quarter of a century, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton were Hollywood royalty, and their fiery romance—often called "the marriage of the century"—was the most notorious, publicized, and celebrated love affair of its day. Shocking and unsparing in its honesty, Furious Love explores the very public marriage of "Liz and Dick" as well as the private struggles of Elizabeth and Richard. But it is much more than a celebrity biography; it's an honest yet sympathetic portrait of a man, a woman, and a passion that shocked and mesmerized the world.
Sam Kashner is an acclaimed author and journalist known for his insightful explorations of culture and society. He has written several notable works, including "When I Was Cool: My Life at the Jack Kerouac School" and "Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century," which showcase his ability to blend personal narrative with thorough biographical research. Kashner's writing style is characterized by its engaging prose and deep introspection, often reflecting on the lives of iconic figures in literature and film. With a background in both fiction and non-fiction, Kashner invites readers to delve into the complexities of human experience, making his work resonate with a wide audience.
Nancy Schoenberger is an accomplished American author and biographer, celebrated for her insightful portrayals of personal narratives and her eloquent writing style. She is best known for her compelling biographies, including 'Claire Bloom: A Biography' and 'The Man Who Wrote the Book of Life: The Story of Charles Darwin', which blend meticulous research with engaging prose. Schoenberger’s works often explore the complexities of human relationships and the intricate lives of her subjects, reflecting her keen observational skills and emotional depth. In addition to her biographies, she has written essays and fiction, contributing richly to contemporary literature.
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