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Lucky Man

A Memoir

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Lucky Man

By: Michael J. Fox
Narrated by: Michael J. Fox
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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. 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 Fox has invested in his dozens of performances, 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 importantly, 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.

©2002 Michael J. Fox. All rights reserved (P)2002 Simon and Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Brain & Nervous System Entertainment & Celebrities Entertainment & Performing Arts Film & TV Physical Illness & Disease Celebrity Entertainment Memoir Career Funny Witty

Critic Reviews

"[Fox's] narrative and sentiment are heartfelt." (AudioFile)
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It's a shame that it was abridged. Extraordinary memoir performed by the man himself 😃 onto the next chapter

A beautiful story of adjustment Wonderfully performed

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It was so good. Thankyou Michael for sharing your story. It was thoughtful, entertaining and powerful!

Brilliant

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Michael must have had some hard times vocalising his book, but he did it. The book is an eye-opener for anyone who might be suffering from parkason disease.

Brave wrok

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Being Canadian isn't a prerequisite for loving MJF or having an interest in his story. Lucky Man is a great read about living large, taking risks and taking stock. Also a nice reminder to live with gratitude.
Mike Fox lays bare his journey from denial to PD advocate with many funny stories in between.

Wonderfully Insightful

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What a story. Love love loved this book. What an amazing man. Michael is a wonderful narrator.

Absolutely loved this book. Amazing story.

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loved it, Michael J Fox is humbled & transformed by PD. His story of transformation from being a spoiled movie star, to an advocate to Parkinson's Disease is truly humbling... cant help but fall in love with Michael J Fox all over again.

Michael J Fox is humbled & transformed by PD

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Hearing directly from the man himself, Michael J Fox, what a superb way to hear and grow in my understanding of PD (Parkinsons Disease).
By all means, go on the journey with Michael as he outlines the effort he put into his fabulous career, for the viewing public, and touches on many cinematic creations he helped us enjoy, then join him again in the efforts he is still putting in towards the chance of a 'normal ' life through his foundation.
I'm on your team, Michael 👍👍👍👍

To the FUTURE

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Highly Recommended. An open, honest retelling of his journey from pre-diagnosis through to public advocate for PD. He covers the balancing of disease, coping, working and family. I just wish it wasn't an abridged version!

Loved it.

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I thoroughly enjoyed Michael's journey with his Parkinson's disease. I have always enjoyed his work and hope that his contusion journey is a l9ve and successful one.
Well worth a listen

Michael J Fox

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No performance No story just the reality of PD. The struggle for early onsets… MJF… stepping up to the plate to educate, advocate and fight for cure. What a Legend as is every single human living daily with this terrible disease. Loved his voice, his humour and his humanity ❤️🌈

This journey is not over and so good to hear his life in his words.

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