Review of THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MR. SPOCK

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THE AUOBIOGRAPHY OF MR. SPOCK by Una McCormack will be published on September 7th 2021 by Titan Books.

 Written in his own words and directed to Captain Jean-Luc Picard, the legendary Mr. Spock shares his life story in a t’san a’lat—a traditional text that Vulcans write towards the end of their lives as a way to pass on their wisdom and experiences to future generations. Spock tells Captain Picard (and the readers) about his childhood on Vulcan, his time spent at the Starfleet Academy as both a student and a teacher, his adventures on the Enterprise under Captain Pike and Captain Kirk, and his diplomatic career working with the Klingons and the Romulans. Along the way, the reader is introduced to Spock's human family, his Vulcan father and their exalted ancestors, his many friends, and his enemies. We also relive the defining moments that made Spock who he is.

 While I am not a die-hard Trekkie, I did spend my formative years watching reruns of "Star Trek: The Original Series." I'll admit that Kirk was my favorite. But I was also a fan of Spock. When I saw that THE AUOBIOGRAPHY OF MR. SPOCK would be released, I knew I had to check it out. While not as exciting or bombastic as THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JAMES T. KIRK, Spock's autobiography is still an interesting read. A bit slow-moving at times, Spock's is a subdued story about an admirable and intellectual Vulcan. It is a must read for fans of "Star Trek: The Original Series."

 Live long and prosper.

 Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.