I have mentioned before how much I adore Wil Wheaton and the amount of respect I have for him. For those of you who only know him as Wesley Crusher on Star Trek: TNG, you are seriously missing out.
Wil Wheaton is an all-around good guy who just wants to share his love of being a geek with the world.
Just a Geek by Wil Wheaton is a collection of some of his blog posts from when he began his blog back in the early 2000s. Since I was not living on the internet then like I do now, I did not get to experience this as it was happening. But I am so glad I read this book...because I get to experience it now.
Have you been feeling down about life? You should read this book.
Been struggling with anxiety and mental health? You should read this book.
Feeling alone in your struggle? You should read this book.
Wanting to feel like you "fit in"? You should read this book.
This book isn't just for long-time Star Trek fans. Yes, many of Wheaton's anecdotes involve his time either on set, or going to various Star Trek events. But there is so much more. Underneath it is a man struggling to prove to himself that he is successful. He's fighting every day to show the world that he can make something of himself.
Obviously knowing now that he has become a geek-culture celebrity helps. But this book is a fantastic read. It shows that you are not alone in your struggles.
And most importantly, it reinforces the idea that being a geek is COOL.
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