Review: Lucky Man: A Memoir

Lucky Man: A Memoir by Michael J. Fox
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was so fascinating. I found this book in my attic. It had been my mom's. She doesn't normally hang out to a lot of books. I have mentioned used book stores. My love and frequent use of them come from my mom. She had held on to this one for years. It had found a place in our attic in the pile of "favorites I could read again and again," and I understand it's placement.

Fox is a fantastic storyteller, and his story is compelling, educative, and relate-able. I knew the basics of his tale. I think anyone alive during the early 2000s knows the basics. I was a young teen when I heard about his illness, and his departure from Spin City. Fox speaks a lot about the concept of celebrity, and the ideas of what is owed to "fans." His insights forced me to think about how I related to celebrity. Why did I feel so connected to his story, his announcement?

I am having a lot Of trouble writing this review. I am not even sure why. It is a great book. I recommend it. He writes with a plain candor that is easy to read and takes long to digest. It is a tale of redemption and hope in the face of a struggle that could be consuming.

It brought me hope, and I felt bolstered to fight my own battles. I don't have PD, but I do know what it is like to not have control of your body at times. Fox makes sure to notate that he is still himself first with just an addition of his diagnosis. It makes me think I will be able to define myself first again one day.

Sorry, This review is meandering. I might try to rewrite it later or just clean it up.

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