The autobiography of James T. Kirk : the story of Starfleet's greatest captain

The Autobiography of James T. Kirk chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life (2233–2371), in his own words. From his birth on the U.S.S. Kelvin, his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise, this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen. Kirk's singular voice rings throughout the text, giving insight into his convictions, his bravery, and his commitment to the life—in all forms—throughout this Galaxy and beyond. Excerpts from his personal correspondence, captain's logs, and more give Kirk's personal narrative further depth. Science Fiction Chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life in his own words. From his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy, his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, and his illustrious career at the helm of the Enterprise, this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen. Kirk's singular voice rings throughout the text, giving insight into his convictions, his bravery, and his commitment to the life in all forms throughout this Galaxy and beyond. Excerpts from his personal correspondence, captain's logs, and more give Kirk's personal narrative depth Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Dedication -- Foreword by Leonard H. McCoy, M.D. -- Prologue -- Chapter 1 -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 4 -- Chapter 5 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- Chapter 9 -- Chapter 10 -- Chapter 11 -- Chapter 12 -- Picture Section -- Afterword by Spock of Vulcan -- About the Editor -- Editor Goodman's Acknowledgments 'The Autobiography of James T. Kirk' chronicles the greatest Starfleet captain's life - in his own words. From his birth on the U.S.S. Kelvin in 2233, to his youth spent on Tarsus IV, his time in the Starfleet Academy and his meteoric raise through the ranks of Starfleet, this in-world memoir uncovers Captain Kirk in a way Star Trek fans have never seen