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

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4.6
72 reviews
Ebook
304
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About this ebook

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 Crusher 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 bestselling 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.6
72 reviews
Al Do (RaDo)
February 13, 2014
I didn't know anything about Will when I've started reading this book (that I luckily got in one of the Humble Bundle packs). Now I know a lot more about him and the interesting life he had during and after The Next Generation. I found this book quite addictive, having a hard time putting it down.
Stephanie Hamel
June 19, 2017
I have never read a biography in my life, other than stuff I'm sure I was forced to read in school. And this book really is life-changing. I read it in the span of a few days. I will always respect Wil Wheaton for what he's done and for sharing this with the world. He's a great guy. Thanks Wil.
1 person found this review helpful
Björn Brorsson
August 14, 2014
The book is a great read. I bought it rather spontaneously and couldnt put it down. Thanks Wil for this. It got me back into reading, which I haven't like doing in a year. I owe you big time!
2 people found this review helpful

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