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Lucky Man

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.

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"[Fox's] narrative and sentiment are heartfelt." (AudioFile)

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

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 ❤️🌈

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Excellent, truly excellent

I wish I had not waited so long to experience this story. Thank you Michael and thank you Nanna

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To the FUTURE

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 👍👍👍👍

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Michael J Fox

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

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A beautiful story of adjustment Wonderfully performed

It's a shame that it was abridged. Extraordinary memoir performed by the man himself 😃 onto the next chapter

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Michael J Fox is humbled & transformed by PD

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.

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Brilliant

Michael J. Fox's memoir is an extremely well written and well read book. I was so engrossed in every part of his story that I wished the book were twice as long. Perhaps it is, since this is an abridged version.
I give this 5 stars, and this will not be the last time I listen to this audiobook, it brought a lot of clarity to my own outlook on life as a whole.

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Brilliant

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

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Absolutely loved this book. Amazing story.

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

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Loved it.

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!

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