I have a confession to make. Back in the late 70's and early 80's, I was a Love Boat junkie. Don't ask me why but that show was one of my guilty pleasures. So I was very excited when I saw this new autobiography by Gavin MacLeod, This is Your Captain Speaking. To my wife's amusement (embarrassment maybe), I continued to hum and sing the Love Boat theme while reading this book.
As for the book itself, it is just what you would expect from an actors autobiography. Gavin MacLeod drops a lot of names in this book. You read about his numerous encounters with the rich and famous and how his acting has opened many doors for him in life. The book is pure nostalgia for fans of his work on the Mary Tyler Moore and the Love Boat.
Gavin also talks about his bad choices, from alcoholism to divorce. He speaks about his ego and how he tried to be the "Captain" of his own life. The book then moves to a new level when Gavin talks about how he came to faith in Christ. Not only that, but God restored his marriage, which had ended in divorce a couple years before.
Gavin continued to act, but with a new focus. He worked with his wife Patti as hosts of a 17 year marriage program on TBN. He also became a spokesman for Princess cruise lines. He also talks about what he feels is his best work now, The Secret of Jonathan Sperry. This move has been used to lead many to Christ over the last 5+ years.
I enjoyed this book and any fan of MacLeod's work as an actor will find this book a nice cruise through his life. His journey of faith is interesting and encouraging. You can't ask for much more than that.
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