An excellent autobiography from one of our icons of stage and screen, Sir Patrick Stewart. At around 900 pages (for my library e-book), this was not a quick read. However, everything he said was so interesting that I didn’t mind the length of the book, which explores his life and career in detail. With wit and elegance, he writes about his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, how he got into acting, his long association with the Royal Shakespeare Company, his work in film and TV, his family and relationships, knighthood and even his lobster costume that went viral on social media. Sometimes it’s a fun read but can be quite sad, too. There are lots of fabulous anecdotes, as you might expect, plus a selection of photos. You’ll get the most out of this book if you are interested in both Shakespeare and Star Trek.
A highly recommended read.
Published by Gallery Books, Simon and Schuster, 2023.
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