Memoirs of actor who played Robin in the Batman series.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By R. Howell
Format:Paperback
What can I say about this book> It's really little more than Burt Ward's letters to Penthouse. He covers very little about his real personal life but stays focused on his sexual smorgasbord. Even that is unconvincingly portayed with the variety of females he encountered ranging from 'Psycho' re-enactors, vampiresses, French Mile-Highers, to wham-bams. I'm not saying this didn't happen to him, he was afterall a celebrity of a hit tv show. As others have pointed out, he recalls events that couldn't have happened and the time flow of the book is sporadic, jumping forward and backward. Ward's juvenile braggadocio about his sexual contacts becomes very stagnant as well as his constant mentioning of the 'beast of the Battrunks".
Ward is careful to insist he never cheated on any of his wives and claims to have a high moral and family standard. He says he didn't sleep with women without actually talking to them for a while first or taking them to dinner, yet he repeatedly mentions quick acts in the dressing room. One of the most amusing parts of his stories is that with every new detailed story of a woman he is with, they "took each other to new levels and learned more than he ever knew or thought possible"; come on, there's only so many 'new' things you can do. Hypocrasy arises when Ward talks of a steady from Hawaii that was bi-sexual but he was put off by it and ended the relationship because her lifestyle was wrong (conveniently she also had a 'sugar daddy' taking care of her but was willing to give him up if Ward married her). So he can't condone her partnership with another woman but then shortly after gives an entire chapter on how he took on eight prostitutes at the same time. Not to mention how he took a woman he 'loved' and performed acts on her in front of West while he took care of himself.
This whole book seems to be about two things really. His sexual conquests and belittling Adam West, his purported best friend. Having mentioned the first part already, the latter really borders on jealous rantings. Afterall, name something else Ward did after Batman? West at least did a few things. Other than attempting to degrade West's manhood, Ward also insinuates he (Ward) was better at the act than West was to the point West had to voyeur Ward in action. He also insinuates West may have jump off both sides of the swing and finally wraps things up with indicating West was a moocher. This coming from the guy who married into Victor Posner's empire and who for the previous twenty years spent his life roaming malls and car dealerships to sign autographs.
Overall, this is a pretty sleazy book based upon Ward's bragging and skeptical remembrances, however, you're compelled to read it because it's so funny because you know he's exaggerating. You can't have instant connections to every girl you meet, every encounter doesn't make you learn something new, and you just don't cut down your 'best friend' that way. Really, it's a quick money maker for another failed actor of a hit tv show. The book would have been so much better if he had actually talked about his real life and not his conquests. His father's death gets a six word sentence very late in the book although it happened around the time of the show, how did that affect you, Burt? You feel kind of dirty after reading parts of it, but if you read West's book "Back to the Batcave", you should read this one too.
Ward is careful to insist he never cheated on any of his wives and claims to have a high moral and family standard. He says he didn't sleep with women without actually talking to them for a while first or taking them to dinner, yet he repeatedly mentions quick acts in the dressing room. One of the most amusing parts of his stories is that with every new detailed story of a woman he is with, they "took each other to new levels and learned more than he ever knew or thought possible"; come on, there's only so many 'new' things you can do. Hypocrasy arises when Ward talks of a steady from Hawaii that was bi-sexual but he was put off by it and ended the relationship because her lifestyle was wrong (conveniently she also had a 'sugar daddy' taking care of her but was willing to give him up if Ward married her). So he can't condone her partnership with another woman but then shortly after gives an entire chapter on how he took on eight prostitutes at the same time. Not to mention how he took a woman he 'loved' and performed acts on her in front of West while he took care of himself.
This whole book seems to be about two things really. His sexual conquests and belittling Adam West, his purported best friend. Having mentioned the first part already, the latter really borders on jealous rantings. Afterall, name something else Ward did after Batman? West at least did a few things. Other than attempting to degrade West's manhood, Ward also insinuates he (Ward) was better at the act than West was to the point West had to voyeur Ward in action. He also insinuates West may have jump off both sides of the swing and finally wraps things up with indicating West was a moocher. This coming from the guy who married into Victor Posner's empire and who for the previous twenty years spent his life roaming malls and car dealerships to sign autographs.
Overall, this is a pretty sleazy book based upon Ward's bragging and skeptical remembrances, however, you're compelled to read it because it's so funny because you know he's exaggerating. You can't have instant connections to every girl you meet, every encounter doesn't make you learn something new, and you just don't cut down your 'best friend' that way. Really, it's a quick money maker for another failed actor of a hit tv show. The book would have been so much better if he had actually talked about his real life and not his conquests. His father's death gets a six word sentence very late in the book although it happened around the time of the show, how did that affect you, Burt? You feel kind of dirty after reading parts of it, but if you read West's book "Back to the Batcave", you should read this one too.
50 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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Published by a company that Burt Ward owns (with good cause... no one in their right mind would touch this), Burt tells us how he was an honor role student, best chess player in his school, and speed reads 30,000 words a minute. He later describes how he was Bruce Lee's equal in the martial arts and how the nasty Batman producers kept him from playing the title role in The Graduate, leaving the role open for Dustin Hoffman. What he does not tell us is how such a great actor as he seems to feel that he is, spent the next thirty years making a living shaking hands at car lots.
He does tell us that he got laid a lot. Not as much detail is spent discussing the un-named compainons though as tales as to how large his organ is, and how many orgasms he was able to bring them to on a regular basis.
Funny thing about the book. He never discusses any friends. Upon reading the book it is apparent as to why. It is hard to imagine him having any.
34 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By Nysocboy
Format:Paperback
I'm a big fan of private parts, but 300 pages of Burt Ward bragging about his and denigrating Adam West's is tedious (especially since a viewing of the show suggests that Frank Gorshin's Riddler could easily tower over both). Burt, put the ruler away and tell us about your life: what it was like to be the Boy Wonder, to work with some of the biggest stars on television, to rise to the stratosphere as a pop culture icon in the 1960's and then crash and burn in the 1970's. That story would be fascinating; sexcapades with starlets are just sleazy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Robin's FACE should be red, this book should NOT be read.
So, I FINALLY finished reading Burt Ward's book...THANK GOD! I can honestly say that I have never been so happy to finish a book, EVER! Read more
Published 27 days ago by BatFan Jeff Cooke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything I was looking for
The book I was looking for was no longer in print, but I was given a second chance from someone who gave up their copy. Thankyou very much for sharing this wonderful experience.
Published 2 months ago by S. P. Madrid
2.0 out of 5 stars
I Didn't Want to Know About Robin's Sex Life
I read this sometime ago wanting to read about how the old Batman TV show was made and what happened behind the scenes. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ricky L. Phillips
3.0 out of 5 stars
Robin Return To Batcave
Burt Ward book looks into the real world of the pressures of his Caped Image.The stories are enough to make you realize the change and how insecure he was, and as a bit actor he... Read more
Published 8 months ago by spy007bondman
2.0 out of 5 stars
Holy Full Of Myself, Batman
I would have been pretty upset had I paid for this book instead of borrowing it from the library. As a fan of the Batman tv series and all things Batman and Robin, I had looked... Read more
Published 11 months ago by orion725
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
I was surprised to see all that went on behind the scenes. It was a fun read. I want to be Robin even more!
Published 16 months ago by Lando
2.0 out of 5 stars
Arrested Adolescence: A Memoir
I read this after reading Adam West's book, which isn't the greatest thing on Earth but sure made Ward's look like the trashiest cash-in. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Rather Be Reading
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of time
This book was totally self-serving. Clearly Burt juiced up all the details in a vain effort to sell more books. Don't waste your time reading this one.
Published on November 11, 2010 by k
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting for Batman fans
Interesting reading for all Batman fans. If you read it along with Adam West's Back to the Batcave, you get a better overall picture, but both books are enjoyable in their own way. Read more
Published on November 10, 2010 by John F. Serrano
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dynamic Duo Exposed!
Jaw-dropping details of what went on behind the scenes during the making of the 1960's Batman TV show. Great fun! Those swinging 60s.
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Published on April 23, 2010 by James D. Giza
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