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Lucky Man
Lucky Man
Author: Michael J. Fox
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?...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780786867646
ISBN-10: 0786867647
Publication Date: 4/2002
Pages: 260
Rating:
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4 stars, based on 143 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Helpful Score: 6
I grew up watching Family Ties, so this was an interesting "behind the scenes" look at a celebrity that I felt like I knew. This book doesn't disappoint, as he is just a regular guy and a likeable one at that. His struggle to cope with his Parkinson's disease shares the same issues as anyone who's ever had to deal with a serious obstacle in his or her life, and he confronted this in no more a heroic fashion than anybody else. Perhaps the best compliment to the author is that this is just a regular guy story--- someone who loves his wife, adores his kids, and managed to have a good life despite having a debilitating disease. If you're looking for insider gossip (well, there's a little bit of that) or a bachelor "tell all", this isn't it. It is an enjoyable read.
beastie3 avatar reviewed Lucky Man on + 48 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
Well written bio. It made me understand what he went through without making me feel sorry for him. I did think it went on a little longer than necessary.
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Helpful Score: 4
As a fan of Michael J Fox it was inspiring to read his "behind the scenes" story. I learned alot about Parkinson's and about Michael.
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Helpful Score: 3
A great book. Michael J Fox embraces his life with zest and continues to find happiness even with his disease.
SandraB avatar reviewed Lucky Man on + 185 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
It gave me a totally new appreciation of this man!
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Well done autobiography. Not as much about his Parkinson's treatment as I had expected but certainly a lot on how he has coped and dealt with it.
tigers9494 avatar reviewed Lucky Man on + 49 more book reviews
He lets the reader in...good read!
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Always liked Michael J Fox but didn't know a number of things that he included in his books. I really enjoyed them.


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