The Most Human: Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy with Adam Nimoy

While the tabloids and fan publications portrayed the Nimoys as a “close
family,” to his son Adam, Leonard Nimoy was a total stranger. Discover how the
son of Spock learned to navigate this tumultuous relationship—from Shabbat
dinners to basement AA meetings— and how he was finally able to reconcile with
his father—and with himself in this poignant memoir.

“ _Engaging and immensely relatable… offering deeply profound insights into
Adam Nimoy’s personal relationships, particularly with his famous father._ ”
—Eugene Roddenberry, Jr., CEO Roddenberry Entertainment

**Free and in-person at The J**

**About the Author:** Adam Nimoy is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Loyola Law
School. After seven years in entertainment law, he left to pursue a directing
career. Nimoy has directed over forty-five hours of network television, as
well as directing the critically acclaimed documentary film about his father.
_For the Love of Spock _(2016) was the Official Selection at the Tribeca Film
Festival. He was featured in the _New York Times_ article “To Boldly Explore
Jewish Roots of _Star Trek_ ” and he published a Father’s Day piece about his
relationship with his father for the _Boston Globe_. He is the author of _My
Incredibly Wonderful, Miserable Life_ and has been in 12-step recovery for
twenty years. Adam has three children, a step-son, a dog and two cats. He
lives in Los Angeles.

**Bronze Book Sponsor:** ORT America, Michigan Region

Organized by: The J, The Detroit Jewish Book Fair

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