Kirk autobiography

Kirk without some ingenious twist to include a reference to it. With a respectful foreword by Dr. Leonard H. McCoy and a priceless afterword by Spock. We needed the next generation to start keeping watch. It was time for me to go. Legends never die! James Kirk will return! It's interesting to read the events of some of the Trek episodes and movies from Kirk's point-of-view, but this still isn't the franchise as I've come to expect it.

Magdalena aka A Bookaholic Swede. A friend bought it for me and sent it to me from the states! Not at all Originally published at Reading Reality I bounced off of two fairly serious books, and found myself staring at today with nothing to post. I gave up my attempts at serious for the week and turned to the book that was calling my name, loudly and with 60s theme music.

As the 49th anniversary of the debut of a quirky little science fiction TV series called Star Trek occurred this week, it seemed like a fine time to dig The Autobiography of James T. Kirk out of my TBR pile. The framing story that sets up the book is interesting in and of itself. Kirk was a ceremonial guest at the launch, but ended up saving the ship and being swallowed by an energy vortex when the ship was attacked.

He saved the day again and was lost, presumed dead. Memory Alpha really exists. It is the name of one of the Star Trek wikis. Fans know that Kirk was not killed on the Enterprise-B, but was lost in the Nexus vortex and returned to real space-time to finally die while helping his successor, Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of the Enterprise-D, save the universe from a madman intent on destroying the universe.

This is the plot of the movie Star Trek Generations in a very tiny nutshell. And sometimes so much tragedy. While the book is part of the convention of fiction that is written as though its protagonist was a real person, in the same way that the Sherlock Holmes stories are purported to be written by Dr. It takes all of the incidents that are known from the series and movies, and turns them into a complete portrait of a fictional life.

Through his eyes in this autobiography, we see all the times when that was an act, that the outward confidence often masked an inwards doubt. And sometimes a bit too much hubris.

Kirk autobiography

In the book, we see how he got those awards, without him talking about them directly. We read about the tragedy that led to Kodos the Executioner The Conscience of the King , and the insanity of the Axanar peace talks. While the story does touch on some incidents from the TV episodes, it does not become a catalog of them. Only the incidents that impacted on the life of this fictional person get any mention.

And the inclusions and exclusions feel right. For readers like me, who loved that show and remember it with extreme fondness, it is an absolute treat of a book. I read it in one sitting, mostly with a smile on my face. And occasionally with a pang in my heart. Which makes it a difficult book to rate. I loved it and was lost in it, but that has as much to do with my own nostalgia rather than it does the book.

For those who loved this show, even with its many faults, the throw away treatment of the events in the laughably awful movie Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, is guaranteed to bring a chuckle. And possibly not for fans of the reboot who are wondering what all the fuss is about. But for those of us who already know what made this show so marvelous, this is a chance to slip back to a universe we all remember with love.

Live long, and prosper. Richard Derus. The afterword by "Spock" was sweet! Fans only. Reese Copeland. This was a great book. Having grown up watching the Star Trek re-runs and the movies, I thought that this book added a lot of background to the character. You get a chance to see how the character started out and developed to hold the values that he does.

It adds an incredible amount of back story. Any fan of the shows will find this a seriously great read! This was fun to read, but I wish there had been a bit more substance to it. Brief recaps, at that. I have been in love with James T. Perfectly OK if you think that Kirk is an anti-religious, self-doubting twat. A starship named "Obama"? Do we all really have to put up with this?

I am a nerd. It uses the original time line not the one from the Star Trek Reboot. It is a fun and imaginative book that I never wanted to end Kao takvo ova knjiga predstavlja fin walk down memory lane. Ali ako niste investirani u ceo serijal e onda cela knjiga poprima konfuzne proporcije. I did a glowing review for another David A. Goodman Star Trek book, the wonderful "Federation: The First Years", a couple of years ago, and once again I am going to heap praise on this author.

And the reason why I appreciate Mr. Goodman's writing so much is because he understands the difference between a Trekker and a Trekkie. Follow me along here. Most people who watch and enjoy Star Trek are "Trekkies". Although some neckbearded Trekkers use this term as a pejorative, there's really nothing wrong with it. I'm a 'Trekkie' for a lot of things myself--Star Wars, in fact, to pull another space opera off the shelf.

I've seen all the Star Wars films, I know most of the characters to a certain extent, I even know some facts, like that Han Solo made the Kessel Run in fewer than twelve Parsecs. But, to me, Star Wars is all just a bit of fun, an entertaining pop culture diversion that I don't think too hard about after stepping outside the theater. Clearly, I would not qualify for the 'Trekker' Star Wars counterpart title, whatever they call it.

Trekkies like the pop culture aspect of Star Trek, the kitschy s style of the Original Series, the fun lines they can quote, reveling in the silly deaths of redshirts, things like that. Ain't nothing wrong with it, really. You might see these folks sporting Spock ears and wearing 'Spock Lives' T-shirts. They glory in the entertainment value of Star Trek, like "Gilligan's Island" fans.

Trekkers, for good and for ill and I'll acknowledge there's plenty of ill out there , want to live almost as completely within the universe of Star Trek as they can get. Some of them certainly take it too far. It's scary. But David A. His previous book, which I named above, is written as if you were a resident of that universe and time instead of this one.

It's nearly academic--to his fictional readers, this is their actual history. Internet Arcade Console Living Room. Open Library American Libraries. Search the Wayback Machine Search icon An illustration of a magnifying glass. Sign up for free Log in. The autobiography of James T. Kirk : the story of Starfleet's greatest captain Bookreader Item Preview.

It appears your browser does not have it turned on. Please see your browser settings for this feature. EMBED for wordpress. Want more? Advanced embedding details, examples, and help! Customers find the book provides a good overview of Kirk's life and career. They appreciate the author's weaving of various storylines from the original series, providing depth and insight into events.

The book also offers new angles on events that were not previously available. Customers find the book well-written. They appreciate how the author weaves a complete history from the original series and movies into a realistic biography. The author shows a human, humbled James T. Kirk that feels authentic. The narrative captures the essence of Starfleet, with an authentic sense of candor.

Readers enjoy the interesting editor's notes throughout the book, forward by Leonard McCoy, and a sincere epilogue written by Spock. Goodman creates such a realistic sense of candor in the narrative that it is sometimes difficult to remember that this 'memoir' is of a fictional Prose flows very well and is easy to read. There's plenty of professionally written fanfiction that takes Kirk's legacy and canon more seriously, and doesn't have an author on a politically Customers enjoy the character development.

They find the book humanizes Kirk and provides a depth of character and reality that TV or movies could not provide. The backstory is fleshed out, and secondary characters are mentioned. Readers appreciate the book filling in many character holes, showing how Kirk got there. They also mention it's an excellent book from the perspective of the captain and the inner struggles that come with being a captain.

Goodman and James Kirk himself brings us the tale of Starfleet's greatest captain It shows his meeting ppl important to the series and something I found super important. It tells the story behind why kirk calls Mccoy bones Needless to say it is not a story, but rather an intimate look at the character of James T. Kirk, who was surprisingly, filled with doubts and James T.

Kirk is a complex man. He is driven. He is a hero , he is brilliant, and he loves deeply Customers find the book well-written and engaging. It combines the original series and movies, with references to familiar episodes. The book provides an interesting way to connect the different storylines and get more depth into the characters. Readers appreciate the tone and feel of the series, and find it entertaining with concise summaries of Star Trek episodes.

Throughout, the author does his best to provide connective tissue and a degree of precision to the Trek Timeline that the series creators never He is a hero, he is brilliant, and he loves deeply. Customers find the book provides a fascinating look into Kirk's life. They appreciate the creative background and well-done photos that help visualize scenes from Star Trek V: The Final.

The book ends with fun photos from Kirk's life and a good view into the life of James T. Kirk we didn't get to see in episodes. But, it stayed on this episodic rehash. I enjoyed the Picard version and also the Janeway version. Read those. Customers enjoy the book's brisk pace. They find it an enjoyable read and say they read it quickly.

Really is a fast ,fun read that any Star Trek fan must add to their library. It does slow down in some places but it is one of the best Star Trek books I have read in a while. Customers have different views on the book's creativity. Some find it creative and cleverly executed, with an interesting thought experiment. Others feel it lacks charm or gravitas of the beloved captain.

Very clever way of handling the subject matter A much better book about the young James Kirk is Best Destiny. I found it harmless and useful for passing time Purchase options and add-ons. The Autobiography of James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life , in his own words, complete with illustrations and exclusive art.

It is the first officially produced in-universe biography of the legendary and iconic Star Trek character, Captain Kirk, as played by William Shatner. Report an issue with this product or seller. Previous slide of product details. Part of series. Star Trek Autobiographies. Print length. Publication date. See all details. Next slide of product details.

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