“Lucky Man” by Michael J. Fox

Appreciating life with a unique sense of humour.

I've been Michael J. Fox's fan since the 80s, and was very sad when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease years ago.

Written 10 years after his diagnosis, this is an insightful memoir that walks us through Michael J. Fox’s move from Canada to L.A., the time when he couldn’t afford to pay his bills, his success in Family Ties and Back to the Future, and the unforgettable morning when he woke up to find his pinky trembling uncontrollably.

“Lucky Man" is how he describes himself. Having an incurable and degenerative disease has allowed him to value life, his family, and his career, and has also given him the possibility to advocate for federal funding of PD research leveraging his celebrity status.

Sincere and emotional, this memoir’s a read that makes readers appreciate or relate to the emotional journey of living with a chronic disease.