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Coming soon · November 10, 2026LeVar Burton Memoir: Take My Word for It, What the Book Covers
Take My Word for It is LeVar Burton’s memoir. He tells stories he has not told before, looking past his famous roles to the fear, struggle, survival and joy behind them, and reflects on family, ancestry and his long commitment to equity.
- Book: Take My Word for It: A Memoir
- Author: LeVar Burton
- Release date: November 10, 2026, Random House
- Themes: storytelling, ancestry and family, equity
What is LeVar Burton’s new book?
Take My Word for It is LeVar Burton’s memoir. He tells stories he has not told before, looking past his famous roles to the fear, struggle, survival and joy behind them, and reflects on family, ancestry and his long commitment to equity.
About LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton is an actor and literacy advocate known for playing Kunta Kinte in Roots, Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and for hosting Reading Rainbow.
What the book covers
- Playing Kunta Kinte in Roots and Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation
- Hosting Reading Rainbow
- Growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, raised by his mother
- Acting as a way to transform himself and escape the hardest parts of his past
- Parenthood, marriage and what we owe our ancestors, with family photos
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Find my memoir writerWho it’s for
Anyone who grew up with Reading Rainbow or Star Trek, and readers interested in family history and Black American life.
What it shows about writing a memoir
Burton connects his own story to his parents and ancestors, a reminder that a memoir can carry a whole family’s history. Our family history book guide shows how to do the same with your own family.
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What is LeVar Burton’s new book?
LeVar Burton’s new book is Take My Word for It, a memoir published by Random House, due November 10, 2026.
What is Take My Word for It about?
Take My Word for It is LeVar Burton’s memoir. He tells stories he has not told before, looking past his famous roles to the fear, struggle, survival and joy behind them, and reflects on family, ancestry and his long commitment to equity.
When is Take My Word for It released?
Take My Word for It by LeVar Burton is published by Random House on November 10, 2026.
Who is LeVar Burton?
LeVar Burton is an actor and literacy advocate known for playing Kunta Kinte in Roots, Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and for hosting Reading Rainbow.
Where can I buy Take My Word for It?
Take My Word for It can be pre-ordered from major retailers including Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Audible.
Can I write a memoir even if I’m not famous?
Yes. Most memoirs are written by people who are not public figures, often for family or a small readership. Many people work with a memoir ghostwriter who interviews them and writes the book in their voice. Our Writer Match Quiz can help you find the right kind of writer.
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