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Lucky Man

A Memoir

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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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Such an honest and inspiring account by a man whose emotional journey takes him from a young Canadian actor to Hollywood superstardom in his mid twenties, before the initially devastating but ultimately life affirming diagnosis of Early Parkinson’s Disease around the age of 30.

Fox is warm, funny in a refreshing self deprecating way and full of gratitude for the people he knows both professionally and personally. One can only feel empathy for him during the difficult period from when he contracts Parkinson’s to announcing it publicly years later, during which time he has to conceal the symptoms in order to maintain an already curtailed acting career.

The period after his condition became publicly known has, aside from making him the representative for those suffering from the early onset of the disease, clearly been the most rewarding of his life. The love for his wife and family is beautiful and is a large part of his raison d’être.

I did find some anecdotes a little bit sentimental which being for an English person can occasionally be a turn off. Other than that though it is well worth a listen and you might be reevaluating what is truly important.

Thank you Mr Michael J Fox

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Beautifully written and narrated. Excellent life learning lesson of accepting a once perceived negative was in fact a life changing positive.

Heartfelt and inspiring

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book to anyone interesting in MJF and in hearing more about Parkinson's disease.

What three words best describe Michael J. Fox’s voice?

Frail, Boyish, Shaking

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I listened and feel sorry for Michael. I think that he deals with his situation remarkably.

The not so lucky man ..

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Great book! Well written and read. Such an insight into the disease and the nan himself. What an eye-opener!

Loved it! Such an insight!

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superbly read and written
I was struck by how early MJ Fox was living with PD
And all he has brought for those needing help

simply heartwarming

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