Always Looking Up

Abridged
Author: Michael J Fox
Narrator: Michael J Fox
Genres: Comedy
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Date: April 2009
Length: 4 hours, 32 minutes
Ratings:
  • Book Rating: 4/5
Formats:
  • CD
  • MP3

Overview

There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox: Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But listeners of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Instead of building walls around himself, he developed a personal policy of engagement and discovery: an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson's disease. Michael's exit from a very demanding, very public arena offered him the time and the inspiration to open up new doors leading to unexpected places. One door even led him to the center of his own family, the greatest destination of all.

Always Looking Up is a memoir of Michael's past decade, told through the critical themes of his life: work, politics, faith, and family. The book is a journey of self-discovery and reinvention, and a testament to the consolations that protect him from the ravages of Parkinson's.

With the humor and wit that captivated fans in his first book, Lucky Man, Michael describes how he became a happier, more satisfied person by recognizing the gifts of everyday life.

Reviews (2)

always looking up

Written by betty from Ethel, AR on November 17th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 5/5

I have always been a fan of michael j fox through his years as an actor, but this book gave me a look into the man and his life with parkinson. i learned a lot and enjoyed the read.

Great book, uwful audiobook

Written by Anonymous on September 28th, 2009

  • Book Rating: 2/5

You don't want to listen to this audiobook, but go buy the book and read it! I love MJ Fox, but you can't understand his speech.. it is awful.