This was one of my first audiobooks I listened to. The speaker had a very pleasant voice and was well paced/easy to listen to. I enjoyed the story and would recommend others to read or listen to this book as well. It was interesting learning about Leonard’s life from someone who had personal insight.

Those of you who picked this up because you're big Trekkies won't get a sci-fi experience, but I don't think you'll be disappointed either. We find that Leonard Nimoy wasn't too far from his Spock character in terms of being a distant, unemotional at times father, but as with Spock, that was surface level. Father and son shared common bonds of career, addiction and recovery, and yet struggled often to come together. The son tells a story that is all-too-relatable for anyone who has had fraught, yet loving, relationships with parents. (Full recommendation to be sent to email subscribers of WordSmarts.com)

A really heartfelt and insightful memoir of Adam Nimoy that very much focused on his life, which includes the relationship with his father. Their strained relationship, similar additions and eventually reconciliation with one another does underpin lots of Adam's handling of situations in his life, but I think the pitch of the book makes it seem like it's more about Leonard Nimoy and Spock than it really is (and this is what drew me to the book).

It must have been a cathartic process to write, and it was interesting and thought provoking to read, but it wouldn't be one I recommend to Star Trek fans looking for insight into the behind the scenes lives of this star and his family (but I'm sure there's plenty of other media around that!)

It was an interesting look at life in LA through the decades, that wasn't an aspect I thought would intrigue me but it was nice to read about a family and their dynamics amongst that in a place that's so romanticised and dramatic in a lot of media.

Overall I enjoyed this read, but it's details probably won't stick with me for a long time - that's just personal preference.

Sadly, I was not able to finish this book. I became very bored very quickly. I enjoy memoirs but this one just had nothing interesting to untreague me.

It’s an iconic line, isn’t it? “Of all the souls I’ve encountered in my travels, his was the most human.” In my head, I still hear it with all of the Shatnerian pauses, and it still brings a tear to my eye, even though Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan came out more than 40 years ago – and we all know that wasn’t the end for either Spock or the man who made that ‘pointy-eared Vulcan’ a cultural icon.

But Spock was a fictional character, played by a very human man, filled with all of the virtues and flaws that are part and parcel of that human condition. This is a bit of the story of that humanity, as seen through the eyes of someone who was up close and personal with the virtues, and caught – or at least held onto – the brunt of entirely too many of the flaws.

And in this introduction, I’m doing exactly what the author has done – used the memory of his famous father to get at the story of his son. A role reversal of something that Leonard Nimoy once alluded to, that someone – actually someone looking for money in particular – would use his son to get at him.

So this isn’t a Star Trek story. And it explicitly isn’t a biography of Leonard Nimoy. Rather, it tells the story of the family that lived in, as the author referred to it, ‘the house that Star Trek bought’ in LA’s Westwood Village in 1968, how they got there, where they came from, and especially what happened after to the boy pictured on the book’s cover, Leonard Nimoy’s son Adam.

This is Adam’s journey, not Leonard’s. But, as with all families, the lives of the parents – who they were, where they came from, their reactions to the ways that their own parents raised them, and how they internalized that upbringing – reflect on their children, for better and for worse.

This is THAT story.

Reality Rating B: If you come to this book expecting a ‘Making of Star Trek’ story, you’re going to be disappointed. If you’re expecting a ‘warts and all’ biography, you’re not actually going to get that either. Not that both the father and the son didn’t have plenty of those.

This is, admittedly, a story about a man who was a hero and/or a touchstone for more than one generation of fans that shows that he had feet of clay up to the knees – but then so do most humans, which is kind of the point.

Circling back around again – because it is irresistible to talk about the father when this is a book by and about the son – it’s about a dad’s impact, both good and bad, on the life of one man who just so happens to be the son of someone famous.

Once one throws out the preconceived notions about what one expected in this autobiography, it’s something entirely different. At first, I had a bit of a difficult time connecting to the story and the author, but then it started to feel a whole lot more familiar than I expected.

His story resonated with me because our fathers were both products of the same Eastern European, Jewish immigrant, Depression-era generation. Both were workaholics who financially supported their families but weren’t physically around, were often in their own heads when they were, and as a result had strained relationships with their children. Adam Nimoy is my age, so we were viewing the world of the 1970s and 1980s from similar ages and from familiar backgrounds and expectations.

There are times when I wonder if ‘daddy issues’ are what makes the world go around, but I digress, just a bit.

I’m saying that once I found a way into his perspective a little, it made the whole thing work better for me. I listened to the audio, and even his speech cadences felt familiar – not because he sounds like his famous father – he doesn’t – but because those cadences arise from a similar time and place and culture. It was kind of like listening to a cousin.

His story is very much, at points, a walk through dark places, of taking heavy blows from sometimes self-inflicted wounds, and then walking a hard and frequently lonely path through recovery. It becomes a story about what happens after a person stops medicating their emotional pain away and starts feeling their feelings.

Which was something that resonated a hell of a lot more than I expected – as did the parts about how easy it is to hold onto old hurts and older grudges and how difficult it is to let them go.

Rating an autobiography feels different from rating a work of fiction, because even though I’m rating the story as it’s told, that can’t help but feel a bit like rating the life of the person telling it – no matter how much I try not to. And rating someone else’s life is just wrong. It was what it was and it is what it is and what needs to matter here is how good a job the author AS AN AUTHOR does of telling the story they decided to tell – even though it’s theirs.

Which is where that B rating comes in. It did take me awhile to get into this book, and there were times when it felt like he was kind of whiney in a way that came out in the audio as well. The story is way more about the author’s recovery from addiction than it is about anything else in a way that’s good and important and feels real in its length and its details but also felt a bit long and repetitive as he had to repeat some of the steps – as one so frequently does. It also reads as a kind of ‘slice of life’ story that mostly hits the highlights – and lowlights – but doesn’t dwell on the everyday too much, but a little went a long way when it came to dealing with the family dysfunction – of which there was plenty.

Coming into this expecting one thing and getting another may throw off more than a few readers – although if they stick with it they’ll find a whole lot more than they originally expected. Anyone looking for a story that personalizes the ‘Twelve Steps of Recovery’ will likely find this fascinating, inspiring and helpful as he pulls it down to earth and makes it very real even as he’s invoking a ‘Higher Power’. And in the end, the audio works better than the text because the audio helps to make the story feel authentic. It’s him, and he’s telling his story – warts and all.

This book gave another look at Leonard Nimoy from his sons perspective. This is a good book for people looking for books about addiction and how it effects families. I personally did not feel empathy for the family. I think this interfered with my take on the book. He did an good job narrating it but I wish he would have spent more time talking about his life as a director and how that interfaced with his family.

Narration: B+
Content: B+
Best Aspect: I learned a lot about the Nimoy family I didn’t know a thing about. And Adam airs all the dirty laundry.
Worst Aspect: So much toxic family behavior it can be a little upsetting.
Recommend: Yes.

This was a very candid inside look at Adam Nimoy's life. I expected more about Leonard but it was ok anyway. He did an ok job of narrating. I was all just ok.

The Most Human - Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy written and narrated by Adam Nimoy is an emotional journey betwen father and son, each with their own demons, each forging their path in life and in doing so, driving a wedge between them. Later in life, Adam receives a letter from his estrangedfather which sets into motion a reconciliation neither saw possible

A deeply personal and emotive account, narrated by the author gives a genuine insight into the relationship between father and son. A fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the screens most enigmatic cultural stars, but moreso, Leonard Nimoy as the man, the father

Adam Nimoy narrates his memoir beautifully, and his timbre is very similar to his father's while still retaining his own individuality

A difficult journey through a life of indulgence, addiction and media scrutiny, a relationship salvaged. Highly recommend

Thank you to Netgalley, Dreamscape Media and Adam Nimoy for this poignant ALC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

Im going to be really honest and tell you that I have never seen even one episode of Star Trek.

Sure, Ive heard of it, my dad loved the show but something about it terrified me.

I absolutely LOVE autobiographies and will listen to just about anyone. I find something about someone exposing every part of their life and perspective fascinating and Adam Nimroy is exactly that, he's fascinating.

Narrated with perfection, Adam Nimroy, is engaging and animated. I found myself anticipating getting back to my audio all day as I worked and almost had what would be considered a mini celebration every time the clock struck 5pm.

Raw, real, and emotional. Adam takes you inside growing up with his dad, Leonard Nimoy. This is a story of redemption and putting the work in to repair a relationship that most would give up on. This isn't just Adam's perspective on his dads life but also of his.

This is an autobiography that will be loved by many.

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Living with Dad was like living with a stranger—as a kid I often had trouble connecting and relating to him. But I was always proud of him.

Even before Star Trek, I’d see him popping up in bit roles on some of my favorite TV shows like Get Smart, Sea Hunt, and The Man From U.N.C.L.E. And then one night he brought home Polaroids of himself in makeup and wardrobe for a pilot he was working on. It was December 1964 and nobody had heard of Star Trek. Still, the eight-year-old me had watched enough Outer Limits and My Favorite Martian to understand exactly what I was looking at.

Spock’s popularity happened quickly, and soon the fan magazines were writing about dad’s personal life, characterizing us as a “close family.” But the awkwardness that defined our early relationship blossomed into conflict, sometimes smoldering, sometimes open and intense. There were occasional flashes of warmth between the arguments and hurt feelings—even something akin to love—especially when we were celebrating my father’s many successes.

The rest of the time, things between us were often strained. My resentment towards my father kept building through the years until we were estranged. I wanted things to be different for my children. I wanted to be the father I never had, so I did all the things dads are supposed to do.

And then I got Dad's letter. That marked a turning point in our lives, a moment that cleared the way for a new relationship between us.

I wanted this story about Leonard Nimoy and his son, Adam, to be a typical, happy, father son relationship tale but as fate would have it, it went in another direction. An invisible wall stood between the two when Adam was just a kid of eight, always an arm’s length away from “Spock” his father, whom he so wanted a hug from. This is a poignant story, told in a way that you could feel Adam’s love and admiration for his father despite the “Vulcan” in him. Adam tells us about his life trials with the people around him, his relationship with his own kids, and how he came to reconcile with his famous father. Heartwarming.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Chicago Review Press, and Dreamscape Media for gifting me an audio ARC of this memoir written and narrated by Adam Nimoy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own - 4.5 stars!

This is the story of the relationship between Adam and his father, Leonard Nimoy, better known as Spock of Star Trek fame. The two didn't have a great relationship, probably more typical of that generation, with dad going off to work and being hands off at home. While Adam wanted to be a different kind of father, he shared the same addiction genes of his dad.

Star Trek was basically a religion in our house while my kids were growing up. My husband had grown up watching the original series and we faithfully watched those as well as the many movies and spin offs for years. So of course this was a must read for me. But it is much more than a celebrity tell all; it's the story of being the bigger person and trying to heal wounds. Adam really lived his 12 steps and I learned much from his taking the high road in all of his relationships. Plus, he was brutally honest with sharing his own flaws, and letting the reader learn from them. I always appreciate listening to the author read their memoirs as well.

💬: "Of my friend, I can only say this...of all the souls I have encountered in my travels his was the most human."

Kirk's eulogy for Spock and "The Most Human: Reconciling with my Father's" opening quote.

📖Genres: non-fiction, memoir

📚Page Count: 272

🎧Audiobook Length: 09:18

👩🏾‍🏫My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 4/5


The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy by Adam Nimoy is a moving and emotional account of Adam Nimoy's experience of growing up with his famous father, Leonard Nimoy. In this memoir Adam Nimoy recounts the ups and downs that he had with his father growing as well as substance abuse issues and alcoholism that he and his father dealt with respectively. He uses the journey of writing this memoir to finally reconcile with his father and the struggle that Adam Nimoy had with a distant family member (his father) was very relatable. The audiobook was read by Adam Nimoy and his reading of his memoir was good.

I don't normally give ratings to memoirs, but I'm give this 4 stars.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 4/5

Thank you [NetGalley.com], Adam Nimoy (the author), and Dreamscape Media (the publisher) for the arc audiobook (advanced reader's copy.)

Adam Nimoy has penned an honest and heartfelt memoir recounting many of the highs and lows of his life and his relationship with his famous father. Star Trek fans will enjoy glimpses into Nimoy's life as the son of fan-favorite Leonard Nimoy aka Spock. But this is no Hollywood tell-all. The memoir is deep and reflective. Through love and loss, Nimoy recounts his struggles with addiction and challenging family relationships (both with his own parents and as a parent himself). Ultimately, his memoir is a story of healing, repair and renewal through his AA program and his evolving relationship with his Jewish faith. Nimroy narrates the audiobook and it and is very well done.

The Most Human will be out on 6/4. Thank you to Dreamscape Media for the ALC.

A remarkable and honest portrayal of Adam Nimoy's reconciliation with his father Leonard. Thanks so much to NetGalley for the ARC, and the wonderful audiobook narrated by the author.

Impressive emotive first person writing and author narration for the audio book. The narrator's internal dialogue on grief and relationships are very relatable. The history that the main character uncovers is weaved seamlessly into modern problems that we still struggle with today, the main characters own emotional recovery growth and mental health. 'Devil is Fine' is, in general, a father's conversation with his deceased teenage son. It's a part of the grief process that we all recognize. As a reader if you enjoy character-based plots this is for you. It's slow but this novel will stick with you.

"DEADLIFT
I don’t
know how to weigh loss
But I do know how heavy it is."

Love this story aboutmson and farther howmhe learn about how famous his dad was for being Spock on Star Trek and plus how's family good and bad times and everything else like that and how his mother died if you read this I recommend it because there was really written really good and I could not put it down I love learning the story behind Star Trek and how he got famous for it.

Thank you Netgalley and dreamscape media for the free ALC. My opinions are being left voluntarily. Although I am not a StarTrek fan I found this such an interesting memoir and full of lots inside the industry information. I found parts of it to be blaming someone for your actions... normally I don't write reviews but parts definitely felt icky.

3.5/5☆