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Summary: Loved it.
Review: A journey down memory lane. If you grew up in the 80's and played Car Wars you must buy this book. Wil Wheaton is a very good author, and lots of fun to read. I can't wait for the next book.Wil, if you see this, thanks for the great book.
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Summary: Wil Wheaton is Extraordinary!!
Review: Wil Wheaton has found a way to touch the lives of every man, women, and child. This book touched my heart. This book shares extraordinary personal stories, and offers a glimpse into Wil's extraordinary life. Wil has given us a gift to see inside his mind. What a great mind that is. Without a doubt, this book is a Masterpiece!
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Summary: Five Stories, Infinite Emotion
Review: Dancing Barefoot is touching, it's funny, sometimes it's even a little crass, but it's human. Wil Wheaton writes from his heart, and while sometimes that might get him into trouble, he's steadfast in what he thinks and feels. By baring those thoughts and emotions to the reader, he shows that not only is he a deeper person than many who only know him from his acting work might think, but we just might be deeper people too. Almost everyone will find something that resonates with themselves, whether it be a teary look at love and loss, or the self-awareness that comes from facing your past and moving beyond it.
Wil Wheaton's writing affects me personally in a way similar to Henry Rollins' work. You might not have shared the experiences, and you might even disagree with some of what he says, but after reading it you have a better understanding of what it means to be human, and you feel better for it.
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Summary: I laughed, I laughed, then I laughed some more.
Review: This book made people around me think I was crazy because I was laughing while reading it on the train. At least, that's why they thought I was crazy on THAT particular day -- otherwise Wil is blameless for any other disturbances I may have caused. It's a small book, but highly entertaining. Wil writes wittily about the ups & downs of "Star Trek" conventions, the joys of fatherhood, the horrors of attempting standup comedy before a live audience, and of course his now-infamous encounter with one "William F. Shatner".
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Summary: Dancing Barefoot ROCKS!
Review: Unfortunately, I'm limited to 1000 words, so I'll leave you to read my (lengthy) review at my website,... In a nutshell, though, Wil has done a masterful job of sharing bits and pieces of his life, emotional impact and all. He's a fantastic author who's able to make his thoughts, feelings, experiences, and emotions become yours in a very powerful way. You know when you watch a really powerful movie (say, the Shawshank Redemption), and it makes you think a whole lot? You can't sleep, but instead, lay awake thinking about everything you saw, how it applies to your life, and what you can do to make your life better. It's sorta like that... my mind has been on fire ever since finishing "Dancing Barefoot". Dancing Barefoot is his first published work, and it's a collection of short stories (5 in all) from his life. In it, Wil takes us on a roller-coaster ride of emotions accompanied by the perfectly placed artwork by Ben Claasen. I was thrilled when I learned the title would be Dancing Barefoot ... it brought instant imagery to my mind of bare feet skipping through grass, running across sand, maybe even getting slightly scalded on hot summer asphalt. It reminded me of both childhood, when I'd go barefoot for the entire summer, and adulthood, dancing with the love of my life, and how they're not separate events but all piece of this tapestry called My Life. Apparently, they're also part of Wil's. Wil has learned a lot about life, and he's sharing it with the world. Love clearly permeates both his storytelling and his life, whether it is love for Anne, his boys, Aunt Val, or even his Trek fans. Life isn't all dancing-in-the-rain or hot girls with intoxicating perfume (though there is that), but it is a wonderful, exciting, scary thing. And Wil's drinking deep. I'm a better person for having read his book and shared his life's lessons. Thanks, Wil. I can't wait for Just A Geek.
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Summary: Wil Wheaton - actor, improv guy and a (great) author
Review: Dancing Barefoot is comprised of five short stories. Four of the stories are available on Wil Wheaton's web site/blog. The fifth also came from the blog but, according to Wheaton, was fleshed-out a bit for the book. Despite the fact that the stories are available via Wheaton's blog you WILL want to own the book. First of all, Wil Wheaton's writing has a very real, down-to-earth feeling to it. It's a little bit difficult to get that feeling when it's surrounded by graphics and a web browser's window. Secondly, Wil Wheaton is a geek's geek. He is not necessarily super techy and he doesn't have an EE degree. Wheaton's writing, though, is from a geek's heart. If you're a geek, know a geek, love a geek or just want to know what's going on in a geek's mind, Wheaton's insights will open your eyes. Some of these stories are funny, some are a bit sad. Most of these stories you will, in some way, identify with. Lastly, it's simply a good book and worth whatever Amazon is selling it for. Buy a copy, track Wil down at a con or a book signing, have him sign it - and tell him how much you like it. It will be easy to gush - Dancing Barefoot is such a very good book.
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Summary: an intensive one-sitting read
Review: As a student, I looked forward to summer simlpy for the time to read. One of the books that I have been anticipating was Dancing Barefoot. About once a week, I check into wilwheaton.net and was excited to hear that 1) the book had been published, and 2) that it was being stocked by a San Diego bookstore (my summer destination). I picked up the book today and have not been able to put it down! When I sat in my car, I thought I would just read one of the shorter ones, but accidentally started the final story (the longest by far), The Saga of SpongeBob VegasPants. I read about half of it, sitting in my car, before a couple car doors slammed and shook me out of my reverie. All the stories were engaging; most of them framed as memories that occurred within a story. I was more impressed with Wil's writing more than with any other "exciting new author" that has been recommended to me throughout the years. If you enjoy short stories (Umberto Eco, Borges) I strongly recommend buying this book: I will re-read often.
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Summary: Wil Wheaton the AUTHOR
Review: I've been reading Wil Wheaton's very humorous, and generally profound, blog..., for the past several months, and it has been a very interesting and eye-opening experience. "Dancing Barefoot" furthered that experience for me. Knowing of Wil mostly from Star Trek: The Next Generation, I have quickly gotten past seeing him as Ensign Wesley Crusher and now see him for the self proclaimed geek (and real person) that he is. I have also quickly realized that he is a funny, sensitive, and excellent story teller, so when pre-orders began for "Dancing Barefoot", I snagged one. My copy arrived just the other day (and I found out I was lucky enough to receive one from the first printing), and I read it-- not all in one sitting, as some people have, but over the course of two nights. I saved "The Saga of SpongeBob VegasPants" for last, since it is the longest. The first four stories ("Houses in Motion", "Ready or Not Here I Come", "Inferno", and "We Close Our Eyes") are short, but sweet. They clearly reveal Wil's aptitude for telling an engaging story that gets to the heart of the matter without getting lost on the way-- and they will definitely give you reason to pause for a moment or two for contemplation. These stories are all about Wil Wheaton the person, and are very intimate and touching. "The Saga of SpongeBob VegasPants", for me, was the true gem of this book in that I was able to glimpse the real Wil Wheaton that was trying to get past his Star Trek persona. I'm a Star Trek fan, but I've never been to a convention, so it was also interesting to read about some of his convention experiences from his perspective. Once again, he was able to genuinely reveal himself and provide an insightful glimpse into his life. I enjoyed this book a lot, and I recommend it highly. Oh, and buy a WWdN "Obey" shirt... they are cool.
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Summary: The Ultimate Cool Geek
Review: ... When my Father finally drifted off to sleep, I pulled out Dancing Barefoot and began to read. The stories in this book are wonderful and incredibly uplifting. I wanted to leave this copy at the hospital to give others visiting at the hospital a smile or two, and perhaps even make them laugh out loud. As it was my Wife's Mother's Day gift, I didn't, but I plan to buy another copy and leave it there when I next visit my Father (the hospital has mini-bookshelves in most of the waiting areas so people can borrow books). Non-geeks will enjoy this book, but I think geeks will enjoy this book all the more, as Wil Wheaton is the Ultimate Cool Geek.
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Summary: A great book
Review: Wow... I am the first person to review this great book. Being a huge fan of wilwheaton.com I wasn't sure what the appeal would be of buying this book since everything in it had already been on the net. I don't know why but there is just something different when your reading it on paper than on the internet. Wil Wheaton does a great job telling these five short stories from his life. You will go from feeling sad when he talks about his aunt, to laughing out loud when he talks about his star trek memories. All around a great book, whether your a geek or not.
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