William Shatner always writes easy to read books, and this one was special, being a tribute to the actor who was his colleague, his friend, and who shared so many different experiences with him, both professional and personal.
I learned a lot about Leonard Nimoy that I didn't know, not just as an exceptional actor and Mr. Spock, but as a family man, a great friend, and a perfectionist in his career as well as his interests outside his work. And he had so many other interests, from photography to flying, and singing to poetry and writing, to the useful art of bicycling. He was truly a multi-talented man. A man who gave his all in everything, and tried very hard to make things better in the world around him. He made many contributions that will continue to be felt and appreciated by many in the years ahead.
The contributions to this book by Leonard Nimoy's family and friends were wonderful inclusions that brought a clearer, more personal touch to his personality, and spotlighted many of his struggles, worries and fears, his charm and humor, and his ultimate success. Some of the contributors include John DeLancie, Steve Guttenberg, D C Fontana, Adam Nimoy, George Takei, Tom Selleck, and others.
What a great guy is Leonard Nimoy.
And I believe he would have applauded and understood William Shatner s choice to stay at a Red Cross event he was already at when the tragic death occurred, making money for the needy, rather than crying off to go to his friends funeral, and thereby letting down everyone at the charity event depending on him. Shatner's daughters attended the funeral, and thus represented his presence. And after reading Leonard Nimoy s own choices, and his strong feelings to help the less fortunate, I think he might very well have chosen the same, had the shoe been on the other foot. But that, of course, is just my personal opinion based on what I just read.
I enjoyed and recommend this book. I have never attended a Star Trek convention, but I have always loved Star Trek and it's characters, and had enough admiration for Leonard Nimoy's Spock, and interest in Star Trek in general, to make this book a must read.
- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed edition (February 16, 2016)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1250083311
- ISBN-13: 978-1250083319
- Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Customer Reviews: 382 customer reviews
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- #1213 in Television Performer Biographies
- #3734 in Actor & Entertainer Biographies
- #302 in TV History & Criticism
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