Shatner, William,

Shatner’s upbeat collections of thoughtful musings is read with verve and good humor.

This is not just for dedicated Star Trek fans. Shatner is an inspiring figure with valuable life lessons to share.

Trekkies will want this for the insider stories from Captain Kirk himself, but fans of candid, emotion-filled biographies will adore this account because it's a treasure trove of information. [See Prepub Alert, 8/10/15.]

With some mature subject matter, but suitable for most audiences, this glorified set of bonus features is an acceptable purchase for general AV collections but a must-have for Trekkies.

It's difficult to say what might be the point of this book, other than to serve as a place for Shatner to air his grievances with his Star Trek costars, promote his website and Twitter account, and make bad jokes. There are one or two poignant moments, but, unfortunately, they are lost in the overwhelming fluff. Shatner obviously has many fans, but this book is unlikely to gain him new ones. There will be initial demand, but don't expect lasting value. [See Prepub Alert, 4/18/11.]—Craig Shufelt, Fort McMurray P.L., Alta.