Michael J Fox
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Diagnosed at age 29, Fox is engaged in Parkinson's advocacy work, raising global awareness of the disease and helping find a cure through The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, the world's leading non-profit funder of PD science. Here he shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Running through...
2) Lucky man
Author
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Formats
Description
The popular film and television actor evaluates the personal philosophy that has enabled his positive outlook in spite of his battle with degenerative Parkinson's disease, in an uplifting account that considers how he has become a happier and more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
5 sound discs (approximately 6 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Michael J. Fox shares his personal outlook on maintaining the positive attitude that has lifted him through the difficult times. Fox shows us how to live a more appreciative and fulfilling life by recognizing the things we already have.
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
2 sound discs (2 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on lessons learned before and during his celebrated career as well as his harrowing struggles with Parkinson's disease, famed actor Michael J. Fox presents a poignant memoir about achieving success and capitalizing on personal strengths.
