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No Time Like the Future
- An Optimist Considers Mortality
- Narrated by: Michael J Fox
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
The entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in Back to the Future; as Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties; as Mike Flaherty in Spin City; and through numerous other movie roles and guest appearances on shows such as The Good Wife and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Diagnosed at age 29, Michael is equally 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. His two previous best-selling memoirs, Lucky Man and Always Looking Up, dealt with how he came to terms with the illness, all the while exhibiting his iconic optimism. His new memoir reassesses this outlook, as events in the past decade presented additional challenges.
In No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality, Michael shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, ageing, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Thoughtful and moving, but with Fox's trademark sense of humour, his book provides a vehicle for reflection about our lives, our loves and our losses.
Running through the narrative is the drama of the medical madness Fox recently experienced, which included his daily negotiations with the Parkinson's disease he's had since 1991 and a spinal cord issue that necessitated immediate surgery. His challenge to learn how to walk again, only to suffer a devastating fall, nearly caused him to ditch his trademark optimism and "get out of the lemonade business altogether".
Does he make it all of the way back? Listen to the audiobook.
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- Cameron
- 09-01-21
A must read
Don't think I have read a biography so personal for a very long time. Truly interesting, whitty and heartfelt. Puts life's challenges into perspective and to never take for granted what you have but also to realise what can seem a negative to an outsider actually makes that person and eveyones life for the better. Keep up the fight
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- SMurphy
- 07-04-21
Enjoyable
Just like his previous books, this latest installment is a true joy very sincere and refreshing! Gotta love Michael J Fox
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- Mrs. G. Moynihan
- 24-08-22
Heart warming & reassuringly familiar
I expect that had Michael J chosen to have someone else narrate this book, everyone would have accepted & respected that. The fact that he didn’t, speaks volumes for the determined albeit occasionally, well ‘stupid’ character that he is. People who have followed his career and particularly his work for the Fox Foundation love him for both of those traits, especially the latter! Such people will love this book. A warm and encouraging testament to the fact that Hollywood actors can have long and happy marriages, because this book is as much about the Fox family as it is about Michael J.
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- melanie craig
- 02-04-23
Brilliant, funny and inspiring
What a brilliantly written novel this is. it takes you through the joys, struggles and heartaches of what it means to be Michael j Fox and parkinson disease.
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- Rachel
- 23-05-22
Thought provoking 😊
Always loved Michael J Fox in everything he starred in. Wonderful to hear him speak candidly about PD. Sometimes sad mostly amusing very clever one liners. A delight to read.....you just might need to listen a bit carefully 👍
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- Phillip
- 28-12-20
Loved This BooK !!!
Such an inspirational book, beautifully written and narrated by Michael J Fox, keeps ones hope alive :)
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- Louise j.
- 14-02-21
moving and heartfelt
A memorable account of a struggle and coming to terms with Parkinson's disease. The reality and effect it has on a persons life and those around you. Definitely enjoyed this.
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- Jono
- 26-11-20
A true inspiration
What this man has been through is incredible, brilliant book and a true hero of mine. Thanks for sharing
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- Ashley K
- 23-12-20
Inspirational and Uplifting
This is such a inspirational listen. Michael is so optimistic, honest and open about the challenges and struggles he faces on a daily basis. His humour and sarcasm a show or his strength and determination to carry on living his life to the fullest for as long as he can. A truly optimistic outlook on life. Loved it.
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- Marcel Errath
- 02-03-21
A view into a magic life
A very good book telling a wonderful story about about an incredible person and his life
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