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  1. tickmenot
    Kansas City
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    “This is Your Captain Speaking” by Gavin MacLeod
    October 31, 2013
    tickmenot
    Kansas City
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This is the life story of Gavin MacLeod. His story begins with his first performance on stage. He was a preschooler in a family of very modest means. Gavin's Dad passed away when he was only thirteen. He talks about how that affected his life, as well as, his brother's life who is two years younger. His life story traces his acting career from its humble beginnings to becoming a well-known face in America's living rooms.

    He was on two long run series: "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Love Boat." These shows brought him much fame, and riches. As "The Love Boat" ended, it spawned a multi-decade career for Gavin as a representative for Princess Cruises.

    He has been married twice—or three times depending on how you count it—because he married, divorced and remarried his second wife, Patti. He had four children with his first wife, Rootie.

    When his mother gravely ill, Gavin prayed to Jesus and said if his mother's life was sparred, Gavin would serve Him for the rest of his life. His mother did survive. Suddenly Gavin was overwhelmed with the notion to call his ex-wife Patti. This was shocking since, he had not communicated with her at all since their divorce.

    Unbeknownst to Gavin, Patti had become a born again Christian. She and friends had been praying for a long time for Gavin to become a Christian, and for their marriage to be restored. When Gavin met Patti he knew right away she was different, and he wanted that, too. When he found out it was Christianity, he immediately became a follower of Christ. Later Gavin and Patti remarried.

    Gavin states since becoming a Christian, everything has changed for him. Life is better, and marriage is better. Evidence of that is that his second marriage to Patti has been going strong for 28 years. Gavin gives all the credit to Jesus Christ.

    He has led a very interesting life. As an actor, he rubbed shoulders with many famous people, including Ronald Reagan, Bob Hope and Cary Grant. He has traveled the world.

    Of all the movies, shows and parts he has played, the work he wants to be known for is the movie, "The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry." Not only did he enjoy the part he played in it, he is overjoyed by the number of people's lives who have been changed by it. Now in his early 80′s, Gavin recently said he has retired as an actor. However, he still tries to make it to as many showings of "Jonathan Sperry" as he can.

    He wants to be known as an actor, and as a Christian activist.

    This book was very engrossing, and interesting to read. I enjoyed learning about Gavin's life. I was really touched by the love he has for his children, Patti and Jesus. When he became a follower of Christ, he genuinely meant it, and his life changed from that point forward. After that life altering event, he was convicted to ask his first wife for forgiveness, and he relates his joy on receiving it. The book is easy to read and has some great pictures. If you want to be inspired and entertained, check it out. This book gets five stars.

    The publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through Thomas Nelson Publishing for the purpose of review. All opinions expressed are my own, and I have not been compensated in any other manner. Despite my receiving the book free, it has not influenced my judgment, and I have given an honest opinion.
  2. Phyllis Mckenzie
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Enjoy the voyage!
    April 28, 2016
    Phyllis Mckenzie
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    In reading Gavin McCleod's book, I felt I was riding along with his lifelong journey. His honesty and positive outlook was a refreshing look behind the scenes in Hollywood. With all the scandals associated with Hollywood it was enlightening to know there are a few morally responsible human beings in the business. I laughed and cried over memories from his tv shows. A class act for sure.
  3. bpudsey
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    The Love Boat speaks about Love
    January 25, 2019
    bpudsey
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Gavin MacLeod, gives the reader an entertaining view of his life that is also centered around the importance of his faith in Christ. In doing so , he gives encouragement and inspiration for others to continue to persevere through trials knowing that Christ has a purpose for their life.
  4. Gloria
    Nehalem, OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Testimony
    July 29, 2019
    Gloria
    Nehalem, OR
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    The book is very well written and it brought back many, many memories. Too bad there aren't more transformations turning to God coming out of Hollywood and Broadway!
  5. Mel
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    This is your Captain Spaking
    June 27, 2019
    Mel
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This book was great, I loved it!
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