Arts & Literature
- Publisher : Atria Books
- Published : 04 Oct 2022
- Pages : 256
- ISBN-10 : 1668007320
- ISBN-13 : 9781668007327
- Language : English
Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder
The beloved star of Star Trek, recent space traveler, and living legend William Shatner reflects on the interconnectivity of all things, our fragile bond with nature, and the joy that comes from exploration in this inspiring, revelatory, and exhilarating collection of essays.
Long before Gene Roddenberry put him on a starship to explore the galaxy, long before he actually did venture to space, William Shatner was gripped by his own quest for knowledge and meaning. Though his eventful life has been nothing short of extraordinary, Shatner is still never so thrilled as when he experiences something that inspires him to simply say, "Wow."
Within these affecting, entertaining, and informative essays, he demonstrates that astonishing possibilities and true wonder are all around us. By revealing stories of his life-some delightful, others tragic-Shatner reflects on what he has learned along the way to his ninth decade and how important it is to apply the joy of exploration to our own lives. Insightful, irreverent, and with his signature wit and dramatic flair, Boldly Go is an unputdownable celebration of all that our miraculous universe holds for us.
Long before Gene Roddenberry put him on a starship to explore the galaxy, long before he actually did venture to space, William Shatner was gripped by his own quest for knowledge and meaning. Though his eventful life has been nothing short of extraordinary, Shatner is still never so thrilled as when he experiences something that inspires him to simply say, "Wow."
Within these affecting, entertaining, and informative essays, he demonstrates that astonishing possibilities and true wonder are all around us. By revealing stories of his life-some delightful, others tragic-Shatner reflects on what he has learned along the way to his ninth decade and how important it is to apply the joy of exploration to our own lives. Insightful, irreverent, and with his signature wit and dramatic flair, Boldly Go is an unputdownable celebration of all that our miraculous universe holds for us.
Editorial Reviews
"Even those who aren't fans of Shatner's acting or his music will find much toappreciate in the insights he's gleaned over his long, productive life." -Booklist
"Shatner's curiosity shines through as he leavens the seriousness of his lifelong quest for meaning with his signature self-effacing humor…the result is a refreshingly self-aware portrait of a man determined to live every moment to the fullest." –Publishers Weekly
"Shatner's curiosity shines through as he leavens the seriousness of his lifelong quest for meaning with his signature self-effacing humor…the result is a refreshingly self-aware portrait of a man determined to live every moment to the fullest." –Publishers Weekly
Readers Top Reviews
GreenberetKindle
Captain Kirk is a fine Person! But his book is poorly written and he is not a writer!
Rita A.
Just got this book a day ago and already am getting a real kick out of reading it! Mr Shatner writes a book just like he talks and I have been laughing at some of the cute remarks he makes! He makes you feel you are right there with him as he is telling his stories! The print is a very good size for seniors like me. LOL I highly recommend this book. I can't wait to finish reading it and may read it again and again! There is already some really good advice in this book to live by! I highly recommend it!!
M. Miller
This is easy to write! Bill Shatner is a fine spinner of word symbols. His emotions, his intent, are easily the threads that weave together those word symbols to fine prose...prose that touches the heart, mind and gut. Thank You, Captain! And, I personally loved this book as read by Mr. Shatner,. His voice, that of a true starship captain, resonates with the soul. Dear Amazon shopper, BUY IT in all its forms and soak up the resonance with all your senses! Your life will somehow be better for it!