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Lucky Man

A Memoir

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By: Michael J. Fox
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"If you were to rush in to this room right now and announce that you had struck a deal-with God, Allah, Buddha, Christ, Krishna, Bill Gates, whomever-in which the ten years since my diagnosis could be magically taken away, traded in for ten more years as the person I was before, I would, without a moment's hesitation, tell you to take a hike."

In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease -- a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for seven years. The worldwide response was staggering. Fortunately, he had accepted the diagnosis, and by the time the public started grieving for him, he had stopped grieving for himself. With the same passion, humor, and energy that he has invested in his dozens of performances over the last eighteen years, he tells the story of his life, his career, and his campaign to find a cure for Parkinson's.

Combining his trademark ironic sensibility and keen sense of the absurd, he recounts his life -- from his childhood in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television which made him a worldwide celebrity. Most importantly, he writes of the last ten years, during which -- with the unswerving support of his wife, family, and friends -- he has dealt with his illness. He talks about what Parkinson's has given him: the chance to appreciate a wonderful life and career, and the opportunity to help search for a cure and spread public awareness of the disease. He feels as if he is a very lucky man, indeed.©2002 Michael J. Fox. All rights reserved; (P)2002 Simon and Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Celebrity Entertainment Funny Witty Memoir Feel-Good Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking Career Biography
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Loved this! Heartfelt and inspiring, thank you for sharing with us such a private part of your life

Legend

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It's always been tough nowadays when I see Michael J Fox on tv wether it be an interview for the Back to the Future anniversary. I have many memories linked to my childhood, happy memories from the wonderfully entertaining films he was in. It was thought provoking as to how he coped with the disease, wonderful to hear he had such an amazing wife through it all and how he didn't let pd stop him from doing what he loved as long as possible. Not necessarily an enjoyable topic but it was am enjoyable book, read by the man himself.

Real insight to marry mcfly and parkinsons

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It's easy to disregard celebrity's as having it all but this book focuses on michael j fox's struggles with Parkinsons Disease and its very humbling to hear his story.

Worth the time

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My dad has Parkinson's. This has helped give me an insite to living with Parkinson's.
I definitely recommend this book

Great book

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We grew up with Michael J Fox and BTTF. My boys who didn’t, love those movies too.

I don’t know why these things happen to some and not others. But listening to how he got to grips with PD is inspiring. He’s funny, honest and I think he and Tracey are so lucky to have each other. What a blessing. Very inspiring listen!!!

Much Love and Respect to you Michael.

Very uplifting

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