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Future Boy

Back to the Future and My Journey through the Space-Time Continuum

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Future Boy

By: Michael J Fox
Narrated by: Michael J Fox
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 A poignant, heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J Fox brought two iconic roles to life simultaneously - Alex Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Here is the amazing true story, as only Michael J Fox can tell it ...

In early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox's days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the hit sitcom Family Ties, but then the chance of a lifetime came his way. Soon, he committed his nights to a new time-travel adventure film being directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg, Back to the Future. Sitcom during the day, movie at night - day after day, for months.

Fox's nightly commute from a soundstage at Paramount to the back lot at Universal Studios, from one dream job to another, would become his own space-time continuum. It was in this time portal that Alex P. Keaton handed the baton to Marty McFly while Michael J. Fox tried to catch a few minutes of sleep. Alex's bravado, Marty's flair, and Fox's comedic virtuosity all swirled together to create something truly special.

In Future Boy, Fox tells the remarkable story of playing two landmark roles at the same time - a slice of entertainment history that's never been told. Using new interviews with the cast and crew of both projects, the result is a vividly drawn and eye-opening story of creative achievement by a beloved icon.

Excerpts and quotes from Back to the Future, Copyright 1985 Universal City Studios, Inc., Courtesy of Universal Studios Licensing LLC©2025 Lucky Gus LLC Best of 2025 Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Funny Heartfelt
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A trip back to 1985 is always a great ride. Michael J Fox is my all time favourite actor. I was there in 2002 when he got his star in Hollywood and it is great to hear him speak again and get more personal insight into his life.

Must read for any BTTF fan!

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Great book great narration. It was great listening to the making of back to the future and all the things that happened to Michael J Fox over 1985. Wish it was longer…

Reminiscing

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So fascinating to hear the stories Mike, the film is an even richer experience for it!

My first audiobook, highly recommended

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If you are a fan back to the future, reading this or listening to this is a no brainer. Very enjoyable around three hours of reading. Michael J Fox did an excellent job narrating the book. Definitely give it a go.

Excellent summary of Michael J Fox’s experience making back to the future.

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Michael J Foxes humility and gratitude. It took me back to when I was young, and the future seemed promising.

A travel in time

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