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Just a Geek: Unflinchingly honest tales of the search for life, love, and fulfillment beyond the Starship Enterprise (Hardcover)

by Wil Wheaton (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 296 pages
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. (22 Jun 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 059600768X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0596007683
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 356,677 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"A cleverly constructed and vivid collection of memoirs with flashes of brilliant wit, this title betters even Dancing Barefoot." - Paul Hudson, Linux Format, Nov (top stuff award)


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Wil Wheaton has never been one to take the conventional path to success. Despite early stardom through his childhood role in the motion picture "Stand By Me", and growing up on television as Wesley Cusher on "Star Trek: The Next Generation", Wil left Hollywood in pursuit of happiness, purpose, and a viable means of paying the bills. In the oddest of places, Topeka, Kansas, Wil discovered that despite his claims to fame, he was at heart Just a Geek. In this, his newest book, Wil shares his deeply personal and difficult journey to find himself. You'll understand the rigors, and joys, of Wil's rediscovering of himself, as he comes to terms with what it means to be famous, or, ironically, famous for once having been famous. Writing with honesty and disarming humanity, Wil touches on the frustrations associated with his acting career, his inability to distance himself from Ensign Crusher in the public's eyes, the launch of his incredibly successful web site, wilwheaton.net, and the joy he's found in writing. Through all of this, Wil shares the ups and downs he encountered along the journey, along with the support and love he discovered from his friends and family. The stories in Just a Geek include: - Wil's plunge from teen star to struggling actor; - Discovering the joys of HTML, blogging, Linux, and web design; - The struggle between Wesley Crusher, Starfleet ensign, and Wil Wheaton, author and blogger; - Gut-wrenching reactions to the 9-11 disaster; - Moving tales of Wil's relationships with his wife, step-children, and extended family; - The transition from a B-list actor to an A-list author Wil Wheaton--celebrity, blogger, and geek--writes for the geek in all of us. Engaging, witty, and pleasantly self-deprecating, Just a Geek will surprise you and make you laugh.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Set phasers to: stunning!, 3 Jan 2005
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Whether you're a Star Trek TNG fan, a Stand By Me fan or simply a fan of the author himself, you owe it to yourself to buy this book. Wil's writing is deeply honest and self-deprecating. He's not afraid to show the reality of what it's like to be a struggling actor. Of having to make decisions that would mean the difference between the bills getting paid or losing his Star Trek credibility.

Ultimately, Just A Geek is a success story. It's about a man finding his place in world and allowing you to come along for the journey. I found myself laughing and crying in equal measure.

Thank you Wil.

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Frank, honest, open and totally fascinating, 1 Mar 2006
By Mr. M. Randall (Wakefield, UK) - See all my reviews
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You have to feel sorry for Wil Wheaton at times. Here is a guy that seems to have been blighted by early success and fame only to be shot down to the ranks of just another actor in a field of thousands. This book covers a period in his life when he is reflecting on past glories and tells us of the inner emotional turmoil that he feels whilst trying to support his family and improve his Hollywood career. You really feel his pain at times when he recalls the many set-backs and rejections that he has faced.
The thing that impresses me most about this book is Wil's style of writing. It is frank and open, it peels back the veneer of an actors ego and exposes what he feels on the inside and you cannot help but feel for him as a result.
This is an excellent book, and I'd recommend it to geeks and non-geeks alike.
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4 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The kid rocks, 9 Jul 2004
By Cronan (Berkhamsted, UK) - See all my reviews
Remember Wil Wheaton? Wesley from Star Trek DS9? One of the kids in Stand by Me? Well, Wil has a kick-ass blog and now he has a kick-ass book. Get this book. Read it. Wil says it as he feels. He'll touch you too. But in a good way. ;-)
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