A review by taaya
MR Spock's Little Book of Mindfulness: How to Survive in an Illogical World by Glenn Dakin

fast-paced

2.0

This book probably wasn't meant to be taken seriously at all. It seems not like it actually wants to teach anyone how to be mindful. 

But even then ...it's extremely one-sided. Not only with real life issues (ignoring the positive aspects of social media, like increased accessibility, for example), but also with the scenes and quotes chosen from Trek.

Example needed? Well, the book states that Spock doesn't have an interest in computers. Spock, who has specialised in computer science? Spock, who seemed to be in love with M5 in the beginning? 

And that's a constant issue in the book. That claims are made and 'proven' with a quote - but as a Trekkie I can name a few episodes that show the exact opposite.

...and even the constant jokes get annoying over the course of this book.

The only thing I actually liked were the cartoons. I'd very much like to read about the adventures of tiny cartoon Spock, he's cute.