Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder

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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 lifesome delightful, others tragicShatner 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.

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Eventhosewhoaren'tfansofShatner'sactingorhismusicwillfindmuchtoappreciateintheinsightshe'sgleanedoverhislong,productivelife. Booklist

"Shatners curiosity shines through as he leavens the seriousness of his lifelong quest for meaning with his signature self-effacing humorthe result is a refreshingly self-aware portrait of a man determined to live every moment to the fullest." Publishers Weekly

Author Bio

William Shatner is the author of nine Star Trek novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Ashes of Eden and The Return. He is also the author of several nonfiction books, including Get a Life! and Im Working on That. In addition to his role as Captain James T. Kirk, he starredas Denny Crane in the hit television series from David E. Kelley, Boston Legala role for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Find more information at WilliamShatner.com.

Joshua Brandon, Mr.Shatnerscoauthor, is a director, producer, and writer, whose credits includeCBSsFriend Me,SyFysHaven, FoxsHoudini& Doyle, and the upcoming feature filmA Thousand Little Cuts.