Lucky Man : A Memoir by Michael J. Fox (2002, Hardcover)
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Lucky Man : A Memoir by Michael J. Fox (2002, Hardcover). A funny, highly personal, gorgeously written account of what it's like to be a 30-year-old man who is told he has an 80-year-old's disease. "Life is great. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for seven years. Detailed item info Synopsis A funny, highly personal, gorgeously written account of what it's like to be a 30-year-old man who is told he has an 80-year-old's disease. "Life is great. Sometimes, though, you just have to put up with a little more crap." --Michael J. Fox 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. 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 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. The Michael J. Fox Foundation Michael J. Fox is donating the profits from his book to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which is dedicated to fast-forwarding the cure for Parkinson's disease. The Foundation will move aggressively to identify the most promising research and raise the funds to assure that a cure is found for the millions of people living with this disorder. The Foundation's web site, MichaelJFox.org, carries the latest pertinent information about Parkinson's disease, including: --A detailed description of Parkinson's disease --How you can help find the cure --Public Services Announcements that are aired on network and cable television stations across the country to increase awareness --Upcoming related Parkinson's disease events and meetings --Updates on recent research and developmentsIn September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinsons diseasea 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. 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 Parkinsons. Combining his trademark ironic sensibility and keen sense of the absurd, he recounts his lifefrom 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 whichwith the unswerving support of his wife, family, and friendshe has dealt with his illness. He talks about what Parkinsons 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. Product Identifiers ISBN-10 0786867647 ISBN-13 9780786867646 Key Details Author Michael J. Fox Number Of Pages 260 pages Format Hardcover Publication Date 2002-04-02 Language English Publisher Hyperion Press Additional Details Copyright Date 2002 Illustrated Yes Dimensions Weight 17 Oz Height 1 In. Width 6.5 In. Length 9.5 In. Target Audience Group Trade Grade From 8 Grade To 17 Age Range 18 Classification Method LCCN 2004-266698 LC Classification Number PN2308.F69A3 2002b Dewey Decimal 791.43/028/092 B Dewey Edition 21 Certain data records © 2016 Bowker. Rights in cover images reserved by owners.
