Always Looking Up : The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist

from caro488

"I've made the most from the head start one gains from being underestimated." Fox, Michael J., Always Looking Up, Part two of his autobiography - lots more politics than I ever wanted to know, setting up a foundation to find a cure in ten years, the effects of Parkinson's, his incurable optimism,...

from jlcarroll

Even if you don't see eye to eye with Fox on politics, stemcell research or faith (perhaps "spirituality" is a better word), it's easy to enjoy the wit and optimism of a man who sees his disability as a gift. Certainly, he lives comfortably, courtesy of fame, but he also has a striking passion fo...

from dgmlrhodes

This was a very moving book. In it, Michael describes four pillars in his life: Work, Politics, Faith,and Family. Michael talks about living with Parkinsons disease and based upon his description, he has coped with this terrible disease with grace and humor. Personally, I found the last half of t...

from Berly

I remember as my grandfather got older, that he walked stooped over, with slow shuffling steps. But what I remember most was the twinkle in his eye. He had Parkinson's and that twinkle told me "Heh! I am still in here, let's play." I loved my grandpa and I loved [[Michael J Fox]]'s new book, [Alw...

from TheBoltChick

This is an inspiring memoir by a very personable man. He describes his battle over the years with Parkinsons disease, and his subsequent effort to establish his foundation in an attempt to find a cure. He divides the book into four pillars of existence: Work, Politics, Faith, and Family. His writ...