The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy

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Summary: I laughed, I cried, I read on!
Review: Grace Lee Whitney truly has written "The Longest Trek" with her heart and soul. She has bravely, and with love, held nothing back as she relates the incredible adventures she has lived in her journey through life. It is hard to imagine how such a beautiful person could possibly feel inadequate, but you feel her pain as she strives to reach her goals. The Hollywood "Tid-bits" are fun to read about. It is evident that Grace Lee wants to help others to learn from her painful mistakes. With time she has grown to accept her experiences, live with the memories and look forward to the future. Barbara in Arizona

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Summary: A moving and inspiring book
Review: I am a long time Star Trek fan who bought this book because I have had the honor of meeting Ms. Whitney at a couple of conventions, and she has impressed me with her warmth and wit. I read this book in a single sitting because I could not put it down. Unlike the other Trek memoirs I've read, this one focuses not on a TV series, but on the incredible story of a woman's fight to find peace with God and herself. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever experienced tragedy, loss of self esteem, or addiction. The one thing that concerns me most is that I feel too many people will look on this as just another Star Trek book when its audience should be far greater than just Trek fans. The author has bared her soul in an attempt to help others, and the courage that must have taken is awe-inspiring. Bravo, Grace Lee!

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Summary: A moving and inspiring book
Review: I am a long time Star Trek fan who bought this book because I have had the honor of meeting Ms. Whitney at a couple of conventions, and she has impressed me with her warmth and wit. I read this book in a single sitting because I could not put it down. Unlike the other Trek memoirs I've read, this one focuses not on a TV series, but on the incredible story of a woman's fight to find peace with God and herself. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever experienced tragedy, loss of self esteem, or addiction. The one thing that concerns me most is that I feel too many people will look on this as just another Star Trek book when its audience should be far greater than just Trek fans. The author has bared her soul in an attempt to help others, and the courage that must have taken is awe-inspiring. Bravo, Grace Lee!

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Summary: Enjoyable Book
Review: I enjoyed this book, but I am having a difficult time deciding how much. It certainly was one of the more interesting and truthful ones, as far as autobiographical information goes. It was not however, one of my favorites, as far the Star Trek Alumni Biographies go. George Takei's and Walter Koenig's take the top two spots there. Her battle for sobriety was forthright and made for good reading. I can't really buy into her claims to have had visions from God, although I do believe that SHE believes them. Whether that affects the overall "rating" for the book, I guess you will have to decide for yourself. Otherwise, I found her forthrightness to be a refreshing aspect, although the writing here is not quite up to par.
She does vididly describe her Star Trek experiences and those since, and finally reveals the truth behind her departure from the show (a really stupid mistake on the producers part; Yeoman Rand would have continued to add a lot to the series). Overall, the book was a worthwhile read, and most people won't be disappointed, but you might find books from the other Star Trek Alumni to be better written.

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Summary: Great Book to Help Alcoholics & Substance Abuse
Review: I found this author's openness "amazing." The story of the original Star Trek is very little because the author kept the story line mostly "about her life", her ideology and personal affairs more than about Star Trek. Star Trek is used as a vehicle to tell her story of alcohol, sex, drugs, religion, recovery and survival; which makes it an Important book for anyone who is suffering from addictions. I found the book educational about what one goes through when in the throes of addiction; i.e., dry drunk where alcohol is replaced by pot, medical issues about circulation in the legs, etc. from alcohol and drug abuse, etc. I find the story of her ex-husbands being able to railroad and take her to the cleaners financially very informative and a "wake up call" to others in a similar situation, meaning, being drunk or stoned blinds one and makes a person a victim to those who are opportunists. I found the recovery part of the book great -- the author's lifelong longing to feel connected, loved and accepted by those she likes and respects and she finally feels all this when with the actors in the AA meeting she'll finally attend and accept sobriety. This is a wonderful thing she shared with us readers as many in our society do feel this same sense of longing. The author also showed an iron will throughout her life, which I'm sure is why she was able to survive such a tragic, horrific life of abuse. It's a good read, well written and one I'd recommend to those who learn and grow from another's experiences, i.e., marrying someone without really knowing their attitudes about women. The first ex-husand in this book is a great example. His looks, talent, being in the music industry became more the author's focus than him being from a background that is known for their horrific neglect of women and total male authority over women. And, the second ex-husband is a great lesson in that a person can go over the edge when an alcoholic or drug addict when getting involved with someone who is one also. There is much to gain from reading this book when one is struggling with abuse of any kind, whether it's emotional neglect, men with anger outbursts in marriage, to women who marry not really knowing the other person, to those afflicted with addictions. Gradulations Grace Whitney for baring all to us. You've had an amazing life.

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Summary: Fun and moving.
Review: I have had the pleasure of meeting Grace Lee Whitney and hearing her speak. She is exactly what she seems in the book. Gorgeous, funny and infinately kind. If you are a Star Trek fan and/or if you have an interest in little miracles, recovery and redemption, read this book.

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Summary: Fun and moving.
Review: I have had the pleasure of meeting Grace Lee Whitney and hearing her speak. She is exactly what she seems in the book. Gorgeous, funny and infinately kind. If you are a Star Trek fan and/or if you have an interest in little miracles, recovery and redemption, read this book.

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Summary: can't put down, would make a wonderful movie
Review: I have the pleasure of having Grace as a customer. She is a beautiful vivacious woman who lights up the office when she enters. Her book is a interesting honest tale of her wonderful life. I didn't put it down till I was finished. I would recommend it for anyone, you don't have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy it.......

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Summary: can't put down, would make a wonderful movie
Review: I have the pleasure of having Grace as a customer. She is a beautiful vivacious woman who lights up the office when she enters. Her book is a interesting honest tale of her wonderful life. I didn't put it down till I was finished. I would recommend it for anyone, you don't have to be a Star Trek fan to enjoy it.......

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Summary: Fascinating and Inspiring
Review: I was very impressed by this memoir. Grace Lee Whitney went through some terrible ordeals in her life and her account of how she eventually recovered from them and found spiritual peace as a Jewish Christian, while somewhat unorthodox for me to fully comprehend at first, ranks as one of the most inspiring accounts I've read this past year. Probably what impressed me most however, was her willingness to challenge the late Gene Roddenberry's long-standing diatribes against religion and faith in general by using herself as an example of what happens to one who decides its better to reject God in the name of doing one's own thing and thinking it's somehow "liberating" when ultimately it leads to the worst consequences imaginable.