Boldly Go - by William Shatner (Paperback)

About the Book

"The beloved star of Star Trek and recent real-life space traveler William Shatner reflects on his 90 years of life in this inspiring, revelatory, and joy-filled book Âb 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 with "the insights he's gleaned over his long, productive life"--

Book Synopsis

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 with "the insights he's gleaned over his long, productive life" (Booklist) 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. "A refreshingly self-aware portrait of a man determined to live every moment to the fullest" (Publishers Weekly), Boldly Go is an unputdownable celebration of all that our miraculous universe holds for us.

Review Quotes

"[Shatner] taps into his joy of exploration and sense of wonder as he reflects back on his extraordinary life." --USA Today

"Even those who aren't fans of Shatner's acting or his music will find much to appreciate 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

About the Author

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 I'm Working on That. In addition to his role as Captain James T. Kirk, he starred as Denny Crane in the hit television series from David E. Kelley, Boston Legal--a role for which he won two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. Find more information at WilliamShatner.com.

Joshua Brandon, Mr. Shatner's coauthor, is a director, producer, and writer, whose credits include CBS's Friend Me, SyFy's Haven, Fox's Houdini & Doyle, and the feature film A Thousand Little Cuts.