George Takei

Sep 15, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Adam Eli |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Steven Scott

A lack of nuance and overemphasis on positivity undermine this work’s potential positive impact. A work that aspires to motivate teens by highlighting the power of grit and perseverance in overcoming adversity. Each of the five chapters tackles different categories of challenges, showcasing stories of triumph in the face of learning and physical disabilities, homelessness, the struggles of being an immigrant, and mental illness.

Sep 15, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Adam Eli |George Takei |Justin Eisinger |Steven Scott

A valuable, empathetic guide for teens who need information, whether for themselves or for peers, on mental health distress. A succinct overview of the mental health crisis that many adolescents are currently experiencing. The book’s introduction explains the current struggles that many teens face due to the heightened stressors of the long-term effects of social media and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Aug 12, 2024 | thedailybeast.com | George Takei

The promise and positivity Kamala Harris and Tim Walz exude stand in marked contrast to the doom and carnage of Donald Trump's MAGA movement. Mark Twain is credited for observing that "History doesn't repeat itself, but it often rhymes." When you've been around as long as I have, you really start to feel that in your bones, especially in this election. On the one hand, you've got the GOP ticket, which feeds upon white grievance, fear, division and the othering of vulnerable communities.

Aug 8, 2024 | georgetakei.com | George Takei

On Thursday morning 28-year-old Eric Haralson went to a local McDonald's to have breakfast by himself. He was soon approached by an elderly woman named Jan, who asked if she could join him. He agreed and the two strangers spend 45 minutes eating together and enjoying each other's company. Amanda Craft, a local teacher, was sitting nearby and overheard the conversation. She snapped a photo of the two new friends and posted it to her social media where it went viral.

May 13, 2024 | sonderbooks.com | George Takei

My Lost FreedomA Japanese American World War II Story by Geoge Takei illustrated by Michelle Lee Crown Books for Young Readers, 2024. 48 pages. Review written May 13, 2024, from a library book. Starred Review 2024 Sonderbooks Standout: #7 Children's Nonfiction George Takei, who ended up acting in the original Star Trek series, was five years old when his family was imprisoned in the Japanese American incarceration camps during World War II.