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The
Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy
by Grace Lee Whitney.
Quill Driver Books.
Grace
Lee Whitney has boldly gone where no woman had gone before. She has
explored the boundaries of the galaxy and at the same time went from
being an atheist, an alcoholic, and a drug user to a beautiful Christian
with a message of hope for all who have heard her speak or read her
book.
The author had already had a successful career in film and television
when she won a coveted role on the original Star Trek TV series as
Yeoman Janice Rand. This was a show that became a legend and changed
the image of science fiction in the media. It spawned four spin offs,
several successful films, and caused its stars to be in constant demand
at media conventions. Grace Lee in her book traces her own life, her
experiences on Star Trek, and her transformation from a non believer
to one Leonard Nimoy, in the book’s forward, describes as “amazing
Grace”.
Grace Lee describes her life as a journey and candidly relates things
that led her into the darkness and how she found the light. For Trek
fans there is sufficient new information to satisfy the most ardent
devotee. For general media fans there is much information to hold
their interest. However, this is just the gloss to set up the real
story.
She recounts how she abused alcohol and drugs and how she herself
was sexually abused. It would seem like she faced insurmountable odds
to ever find salvation. However, no odds are too great for God to
overcome. A friend got her into AA and it was through the twelve step
program that she found God. At the very first meeting Grace Lee felt
she was home and during “The Lord’s Prayer” she knew
that God was listening to her. .
The author has not touched drugs or alcohol since and has witnessed
her faith whenever and wherever she has had an opportunity. She has
been a leading worker with others in AA and has spoken in churches,
organizations, prisons, and media conventions. One highlight since
her change was a visit to Jerusalem where she had a miraculous experience.
Grace Lee Whitney is a woman with a mission and this book is a continuation
of it. Unfortunately she has at times been faced with censorship in
the media and at conventions by those who do not want her to mention
God or the name Jesus Christ. This has not discouraged her as she
has discovered the real universe and she happily tells all who will
listen what God has done in her life in a most moving way. Readers
may purchase an autographed copy of this book directly from Grace
Lee.
Just write to Grace at P. O. Box 1869 Coarsegold, CA 93614, USA
and enclose a check for $20.00 made out to her.
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