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Lucky Man : A Memoir
Lucky Man A Memoir
Author: Michael J. Fox
"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 sta...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786888740
ISBN-10: 0786888741
Publication Date: 4/9/2003
Pages: 272
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 86 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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justread01 avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 35 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 10
I really enjoyed this. Took me a little while to get into it, but once I did, I really liked all it covered - from MJF's childhood and learning about his family, to his challenges with not only Parkinson's, but dealing with becoming "richandfamous," alcoholism, and other areas. The way he describes his marriage with Tracy and their family makes the reader see how special their relationship is. Educating on more than one level.
reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 39 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 9
Very engaging book, even more so if you have personal experience with PD. An interesting look at life as a celebrity and a fascinating story of Micheal's journey back to reality, through the vehicle of PD. Once you read the book, you will think about it for days afterward. The chapter about his surgery is especially riveting. (I dare you to read it without gasping.) Definitely a captivating and thoughtful book. (And I am not much for biographies!) :-)
reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 60 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
I thoroughly enjoyed Michael J. Fox's memoir. His writing is very accessible and enjoyable. He writes with honesty and frankness. One can learn a bit about Parkinson's Disease through his experience.
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Helpful Score: 5
This is a well written memoir called "Lucky Man'by Michael J. Fox. It could have been titled "Brave Man". He writes a very human story and it is well worth reading.
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Helpful Score: 4
Great insight into Michael J. Fox's life and how he has dealt with Parkinson's Disease. Very enlightening.
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Tipppytoes avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 24 more book reviews
Really inspiring. Definitely a worthwhile ready
sari-lynn avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 207 more book reviews
A nice abridgement of Michael J. Fox's memoir of his life so far, his childhood, rise to fame, as well as the years since his diagnosis with Parkinson's disease. I especially enjoyed hearing his voice narrating the story - it made it that much more immediate.
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The story was great...red by the author. sometimes the story line would start to drag.
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I love this book. I do think I liked the sequel "Always Looking Up" a bit better but I love Fox's insight and realism. I also enjoyed learning about the life of a sitcom actor as well as the life of Michael J. Fox.
tracey13 avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 310 more book reviews
I wasn't sure if I would enjoy hearing about his own account of his life and how it was impacted by Parkinson's but it didn't take long to thoroughly enjoy the style and reading. This is so much more than yet another "hollywood" story. He is quite candid about the depression and isolation he felt from the illness. Now I can understand why he considers himself a "lucky man" while suffering from this terrible disease.
anncgrl avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 19 more book reviews
I enjoyed this audio book a great deal. It is spoken by Michael J. Fox and is an honest and unflinching look at his life prior to and after his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. I highly recommend this book especially as an encouragement to those of us who have chronic illness and for those who enjoy true life stories that compel us to look inside ourselves.
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really insightful and interesting
noisynora avatar reviewed Lucky Man : A Memoir on + 130 more book reviews
I really liked this book a lot - I wasn't really sure what to expect, but he writes as if he's talking to you as a friend. Interesting insights into his Canadian childhood, becoming a star, starting a family, and of course the struggles with PD. I will definitely pick up his second book! A great guy - just like you thought he would be.
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This is a well-written, engaging, and educational book that provides a real glimpse into Mr. Fox's life. You get a real sense of his personality and his challenges--personally, professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. I was particularly interested in the choices he made at certain crossroads in his life that didn't have anything to do with his illness. I highly recommend it.


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