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The author takes us on a journey from a physically robust high achiever to his new world of medication dependence, compromise, and eventually, an almost spiritual epiphany of acceptance and appreciation.

Personal stories that highlight his move to Los Angeles, college life, his career, and his diagnosis.

 

A story of a man who was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and cancer. He discusses his faith in God and how it has helped him with his struggle.

 

Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities. Through this discovery he developed an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that served him throughout his struggle with Parkinson's disease.

 

Hilarious and heartbreaking inside stories of what it is like to have a career in the movie industry and Parkinson's disease.

 

A powerful, personal chronicle of coping mechanisms of a scientist and his wife, both of whom are afflicted with Parkinson's disease. An insightful resource book containing practical ideas on diet, exercise, medication and emotional support.

An honest and powerful portrayal of a physician who refuses to have illness rob him of dignity and joy.

The author tells about her personal struggles with a tragic disease and offers her intimate, proven prescriptions for living well with Parkinson's.

 

This book provides the reader with insights into the author's growth from isolation into a leadership role in the Parkinson's community. His longer struggle to understand the disease provides the reader with an in-depth look at the complexities of Parkinson's. In spite of his diagnosis, he continued to run the Los Angeles Marathon, raising money toward research for a cure.

Focuses on the ten years after his diagnosis and talks about what Parkinson's has given him: the chance to appreciate a wonderful life and career, and the opportunity to help search for a cure and spread public awareness of the disease.

 

Brief biography of Michael J. Fox

 

The author focuses on his journey from when he was diagnosed at the age of 37. It covers the diagnosis, denial, coping with work, early retirement, experimental neurosurgery, and taking a major leadership role in The Parkinson Foundation of Canada. His account of the two neurosurgical procedures is the first by a patient of the operations that gave him a second chance at life.

 

A story of an athlete who develops a winning attitude and overcomes all obstacles to find inner peace and happiness.

 

Written from the perspective of a caregiver, and the emotional struggle of watching his wife live with Parkinson's.

Contains 28 profiles of individuals who share their inspiring stories on how they have adjusted to Parkinson's disease. This book will provide readers with perspective and hope.

 

An autobiography that highlights his childhood, marriage, pastoral ministry, and his diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

The author explains the basics of the mysterious disease, describes his own innovative program to combat its symptoms, and tells Parkinsonians how to maintain the strength of spirit which can be their best defense.

 

This book was written by patients and family members all having to live with Parkinson's disease. This book includes ordinary people talking about daily life with the disease, seen in a positive perspective.