Boldly Go

Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder

By: William Shatner, Joshua Brandon

Narrated by: William Shatner

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

©2022 William Shatner. All rights reserved. (P)2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

Incredible Story

I have never been a William Shatner fan. However, what a great book. What an incredible life. I can relate to many parts. I really enjoyed this book.

Aging passionately!

Spending time with this special guy is just a joy! His love of life, acting, kids & grandkids, animals, music, adventure, & and of course all things William Shatner (!) is time well spent. Overall terrific listening.

Bill Shatner never fails to entertain

I have been a long time fan of Shatner's nonfiction. His easy conversational style makes his books feel like catching up with an old friend. In To Boldly Go he tells both new stories and expands on stories he's told in the past. Adding more insights to previously told stories. Maybe it's because his trip to space or because (hopefully not!) this book might be his last, this book is more sentimental in tone than his previous works. Either way Shatner ends To Boldly Go on a very moving note and all I can say is: I also want to be a tree.

A romance novel of our fragile life and the beautiful world we live.

In this book you find that everything is connected: nature, families and love! Passion for learning, experience and forming human and natural bonds that make living worthwhile. It is hard for humans to learn and truly understand that the balances of nature. So humans unknowingly destroy the beauty nature. We must peace and happiness in the family and bonds we develop through life.

Life Well Lived!

Uplifting, motivational, thought provoking words told with humor , poetry and for the betterment of mankind!

Loved loved loved this book!

To be honest, I was under the impression that Bill Shatner was kind of a jerk. Don’t know why I thought this. Lol. Heard him talk about this book on CNN and sounded so upbeat I had to get the book. I loved this book (and along with that, Shatner as well!) The book is beautifully written and so utterly joyful and enthusiastic I couldn’t stop listening. I laughed out loud, cried thru chapter 2 and so thoroughly enjoyed it all that I will return from time to time simply for inspiration. It’s like you’re having a conversation with him. And Bill…. I adore your sense of humor, amazing curiosity and overwhelming joy! Great book!

Well told stories

While Bill’s lessons from 91 years of life found in this book aren’t world-changing on a large scale, his encouragement to love and treat people with respect can have more impact than some of life’s greatest discoveries.

That was my big takeaway. Life is short and fragile. Be kind.

Loved it

I am a huge William Shatner fan as well as a big Star Trek fan, and I loved this memoir. My husband and I listened to it together on a long road trip, and his impression was that Shatner is full of himself. I didn't feel the same way. What I got from it was that here is a man who has embraced living life to the fullest. I highly recommend this book.

I’m in Love

What a sweet surprise! I was completely bowled over by William Shatner. I found his narration a little strange - kind of rushed and flat, but finally got used to it about halfway through the book. What a fascinating and lovely human being. Thank you for writing this book. ❤️

The best Shatner book yet!!!

This book has it all - stories of family, profession, and the wonder of nature and the earth.

It is inspiring, and I will read it again.