Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man

William Shatner · David Fisher

Feb 2016 · Sold by Macmillan

About this ebook

New York Times Bestseller

Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner first crossed paths as actors on the set of The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Little did they know that their next roles as Spock and Captain Kirk, in a new science fiction television series, would shape their lives in ways no one could have anticipated. In seventy-nine television episodes of Star Trek and six feature films, they grew to know each other more than most friends could ever imagine.

Over the course of half a century, Shatner and Nimoy saw each other through personal and professional highs and lows. In this powerfully emotional book, Shatner tells the story of a man who was his friend for five decades, recounting anecdotes and untold stories of their lives on and off set, as well as gathering stories from others who knew Nimoy well, to present a full picture of a rich life.

As much a biography of Nimoy as a story of their friendship, Leonard is a uniquely heartfelt book written by one legendary actor in celebration of another.

Ratings and reviews

It had some neat insights on what it was like to be friends with someone who can only be described as "fascinating". Other than that, it was a bit tough to read. Shatner's style of writing leaves a little to be desired (for me, anyway), it reminds me of somebody on meth,somewhat scatter-brained. Like a previous reviewer stated, it gets better after about halfway through.

Just could not get into it which was disappointing considering I have always been a Star Trek fan. Found myself quickly flipping the pages. Book did not sustain my interest.

This was so dry and so hard to get into. It became much better almost 2/3 of the way in. Not Shatner's best writing.

About the author

William Shatner has worked as a musician, producer, director, and celebrity pitchman, and notably played Captain Kirk on Star Trek from 1966 to 1969 and in seven Star Trek films. He won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for his role as attorney Denny Crane on the TV drama Boston Legal. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Elizabeth.

David Fisher is the author of more than twenty New York Times bestsellers, including William Shatner's autobiography Up Till Now. He lives in New York.