In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing 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, particularly to him. Fortunately, he had accepted the diagnosis and by the time the public started grieving for him, he had stopped grieving for himself. Now, with the same passion, humor, and energy that Fox has invested in his dozens of performances over the last 18 years, ...
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In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing 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, particularly to him. Fortunately, he had accepted the diagnosis and by the time the public started grieving for him, he had stopped grieving for himself. Now, with the same passion, humor, and energy that Fox has invested in his dozens of performances over the last 18 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 a small town in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television which made him a worldwide celebrity. Most important, however, he writes of the last 10 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 is a very lucky man indeed. Michael J. Fox began his career as the lovable Alex P. Keaton, the star of the popular sitcom "Family Ties." Since then his career has been a nonstop success story, with blockbuster movies like" Back to the Future," The Secret of My Success, " Doc Hollywood" and most recently as the lead voice in the animated film" Stuart Little." In the summer of 2001 he was the lead voice in Disney's "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." Michael has won numerous awards, including four Golden Globes, four Emmy awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, GQ Man of the Year, and the People's Choice Award. He retired recently from his award-winning role on "Spin City, " where he portrayed Michael Flaherty, New York City's favorite deputy mayor.
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I enjoyed this book so much. I didn�t realize he went thru all he did. I would definitely recommend this book.
hedgy
Apr 4, 2007
Lucky Man is a poignant and enjoyable read as we follow Michael through his life and loves; as the boy becomes a man and deals with a disease that caught him totally off guard. It's also the story of the woman he loves and how she stands beside and supports him throughout each phase of his life. Michael does humor better than a lot of others do, and he does serious very well also. In a day when so many people bemoan their lives and the things they have to put up with, it is quite refreshing to hear Michael deal with his affliction in a positive and even humorous tone. Hearing him say it is just something he has to deal with, and to say that it has made him appreciate life more and the things that he has, is an inspiration to all who hear it. Thanks go to Michael for laying his life open for the readers to share in and to learn from. Definitely a must for anyone to read!!
