Harrison Solow

You can hear the clink of fine bone china and a perfectly beautiful glowing goblet of wine when Yvonne Fern speaks of Gene Roddenberry. She wants us to know how well she knew him and that he knew her well, too. so well that they had a special bond, beyond even his bond with his wife in some ways. Fern documents several occasions where she and Gene share a look or knowing glance or an exchange of insightful words after Majel has left the room.

In spite of all the fawning hero-worship and show more melodramatic language we do get a glimpse into the mind of the creator of Star Trek in his last few months of life. It's interesting to read the man's philosophy and thoughts on a wide range of topics. i would have rated this two stars but for this. he was a visionary of sorts but but Fern puts him on a lofty pedestal and herself on one as well. a lower one but one nevertheless.

It's certainly worth a read to any Star Trek fan and maybe to those interested in a little behind-the-scenes in the lives of television writers, especially one whose work became such an integral part of society at large. show less