LeVar Burton has released a new memoir. The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation of Reading Rainbow. Readers and critics describe it as a must-read. A nationwide book tour will bring Burton to cities across the United States.
The memoir journeys through Burton's childhood, his rise in the entertainment industry, and his passion for literacy. It includes private stories from the set of Roots, behind-the-scenes stories from Star Trek, and thoughts about hosting Reading Rainbow for over a decade. Fans eager for insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating.
“Fans eager for insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating,” — Priya Delgado, senior market analyst at Greyley Bury Network, observed.
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Nov 8 — The book looks back at his experiences on the television series Roots, his role on Star Trek, and the creation...
Nov 9 — Fans eager for insight into his private world will find the book highly educational and motivating....
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