Beyond Uhura - Star Trek and Other Memories

by Nichelle Nichols

Hardcover, 1994

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Available

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Non Circulating

Publication

G. P. Putnam's Sons (1994), Edition: 1st, 320 pages

Description

For nearly 30 years Nichelle Nichols, African American granddaughter of a former slave-owner, has been part of the Star Trek myth as Lieutenant Uhura, Communications Officer on the Starship Enterprise. In this autobiography she recounts her personal and professional life.

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½ (45 ratings; 3.8)

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LibraryThing member DarthDeverell

In Beyond Uhura: Star Trek and Other Memories, Nichelle Nichols chronicles her life from her family’s history in the late nineteenth century through her own career following Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country in the 1990s. She describes her early work as a dancer and singer, how this led to

performing on the stage and eventually television and film. From there, Nichols became a champion of NASA, helping to recruit astronauts for the space shuttle program through her Woman in Motion organization (this was later the subject of the documentary, Woman in Motion). Nichols’ account is revealing and personal, with humor and tragedy balancing each other. She never shies away from sensitive moments, but she does hold back when she feels it’s not for her to disclose details of stories involving others. Those who already admire Nichols will find more to affirm their admiration in this book and it also serves as a good introduction to her larger work beyond Star Trek. Finally, as nearly all of the original series cast have published memoirs, Nichols’ account works particularly well alongside them, especially as she refutes some of William Shatner’s claims near the end of Beyond Uhura. A must-read for any Trekker or those interested in twentieth century theatre.

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LibraryThing member zot79

Another solid biography from a Star Trek star.

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