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Live Long and…

What I Learned Along the Way

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Live Long and…

By: William Shatner, David Fisher
Narrated by: William Shatner
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About this listen

This program is read by William Shatner.

Star Trek legend and veteran author William Shatner discusses the meaning of life, finding value in work, and living well whatever your age in this fascinating audiobook.

"I have always felt", William Shatner says early in his newest memoir, that "like the great comedian George Burns, who lived to 100, I couldn’t die as long as I was booked." And Shatner is always booked.

Still, a brief health scare in 2016 forced him to take stock. After mulling over the lessons he's learned, the places he's been, and all the miracles and strange occurrences he's witnessed over the course of an enduring career in Hollywood and on the stage, he arrived at one simple rule for living a long and good life: don't die.

It's the only one-size-fits-all advice, Shatner argues in Live Long and..: What I Learned Along the Way, because everyone has a unique life - but, to help us all out, he's more than willing to share stories from his unique life. With a combination of pithy humor and thoughtful vulnerability, Shatner lays out his journey from childhood to peak stardom and all the bumps in the road. (Sometimes the literal road, as in the case of his 2,400-mile motorcycle trip across the country with a bike that didn't function.)

William Shatner is one of our most beloved entertainers, and he intends never to stop entertaining. His funny, provocative, and poignant reflections form an unforgettable audiobook about a remarkable man.

©2018 William Shatner (P)2018 Macmillan Audio
Aging & Longevity Entertainment & Celebrities Personal Development Celebrity Comedy Funny Witty Heartfelt Inspiring Star Trek Biography

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I don’t normally review books. I read or listen then move on to the next one. And I’m not going to review this one.
Instead I’m going to say thank you Bill Shatner for sharing your story and enriching my life for hours.
I’m looking forward to your next book in 10 years time.

Your role as Captain Kirk excited me as a young 6 year old child in the 70’s and your life story makes me smile as I approach half a century and your honesty is refreshing.

To the next 10 years.

Chris.

Thank you Bill Shatner

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his philosophy is deep some stories rehashed from his bio up onto now last chapter brought tears .loved it

loved it

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I enjoy it so much it help me to relax in life and understand it.

life is life

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I have listened to all of The Shaman's autobiographical works. All of them are passionately humorous and touching. A Real Man - A Real Life - A Real Gift.

Thank you.

If this is the last installment then THANK YOU!

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What a superb audio book. A very poignant, thought provoking and candidly written. William Shatner delivers a frank and honest account of his 80 years of acting and his private life. At times funny and sad but easily an essential read of a who is without question a living legend. 5/5

Great audio book from a living legend

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