Anna

As some of you know I am a book freak and Michael J. Fox has a new book out this week, which I can't wait to read. It's called 'Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable (pun intended) Optimist. I loved his last book called 'Lucky Man'. He became alcoholic after his illness was diagnosed and his journey is wonderful.

He is on the Oprah show at the moment and if anyone wants to be inspired, tune in. He is so amazing, self-deprecating, funny and spiritual, it is such a joy to listen to him. He says clearly that, for everything he has lost in his life due to Parkinson's, he has gained more.

tellus

I had no idea he was an alcoholic! My father has fairly advanced parkinson's, that'd be a great book for all of us to read. Thanks!

Bamboozle

I had no idea, either.

PXYZ

Most of all great writers are alcoholics

Anna

It was right after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's and he just isolated himself, was very depressed and began drinking. He talks about it in his first book.

Finally, his wife told him she wouldn't leave the children alone with him anymore and he needed help. He got the help he needed and never looked back.

chris1959

Marty Mcfly!

PaperDolls

Wow -- he doesn't even LOOK like an alcoholic!

The CW in my demo airs Oprah in the evening so I'm gonna tape it tonight! Thanks Anna.

dedubya

wow- will definitely check it out. thanks.
dub

prettypoison

I also enjoyed his first book, he is so inspiring on so many levels. I've been looking forward to the new release but I didn't know it was this week, thanks Anna!

Rella927

Anna I want to get that book too! I read the other one and he has truly been a man that I have admired for years! Amazing just truly amazing!

Rowan

And, it doesn't hurt that he's Canadian, eh?

Mariposa18

I've always loved Michael J. Fox =) I remember having posters of him up on my walls when I was younger! lol I never missed Family Ties either~

He's great =)

Rella927

eh those canadian's are pretty awesome Ro Ro

Hevyn

He was great on Oprah - I loved his quote: "My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, & in inverse proportion to my expectations."

witt44

Hi Anna ,

, I loved the movie ' Back to the future ' !
What's the title of Michael's first book ?
Could you give us the list of all his books , please ?

:ghug

warmly , witt

Tazman53

I have always liked him, and admire the way he is handling his Parkinson's. When you mentioned the book I did some poking around on the net and have to say that he does try to stick with the 11th Tradition but this statement kind of gave away how he is staying sober:

I think I will go out and get the book, sounds darn good.

Itsmytime

I saw him on Oprah last night, he was very inspiring. I never knew about his alcohol battle though. Another book freak here, so there are two more on my list of must reads.

Thanks Anna.

CAPTAINZING2000

Thank you so much for the post.


I need to read up on the subject. My uncle that passed away last month and my other uncle both have parkinson's.

I notice a lot when, I'm trying to set down my coffee, I'm trembling. Hoping, this is the not the first signs

Rella927

Taz it is an awesome read! Highly suggest it-He is an amazing man!

scaredykat

I have always loved Michael J. Fox since back in "Family Ties". I had no idea he was an alcoholic either. I wish I heard about him being on Oprah. I would of watch it.