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Product Identifiers
PublisherGrand Central Publishing
ISBN-100786867647
ISBN-139780786867646
eBay Product ID (ePID)1931518
Product Key Features
Book TitleLucky Man : a Memoir
Number of Pages260 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicNeurology, Rich & Famous, Entertainment & Performing Arts
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreBiography & Autobiography, Medical
AuthorMichael J. Fox
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2004-266698
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal791.43/028/092 B
Grade ToCollege Graduate Student
SynopsisA 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 developments, 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 developments
LC Classification NumberPN2308.F69A3 2002b
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- 30. Jan. 2024
Take a Ride with Marty Mcfly
An excellent first hand account of Michael J Fox's childhood, early acting career, struggle with Parkinson's, and family life. An inspirational and uplifting read!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Jan. 2021
Awesome
I love this book and will be giving it to my momBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 12. Jan. 2017
Love this book!
I found this book originally in a local thrift store and i just couldn't put it down. Very thought provoking and funny at the same time. I then lent the book to a friend who unfortunately lost it and I bought this copy as a replacement. I have just finished reading it again and I feel such admiration for Michael J. Fox and wish him only the best in life.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Nov. 2019
Great book
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- 07. Apr. 2017
lucky man
very good shapeBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
