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Always Looking Up

the Adventures of An Incurable Optimist
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May 20, 2021iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is the third book of Michael's that I've read this year and I literally hugged it when I finished the last page. How can you not love a book that ends the acknowledgements with the paragraph " There are so many who have been a part of…
Mar 09, 2021Kidbean rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This book was not what I was expecting. The author has PD but doesn’t seem to relate to other people with PD on a human, or helpful level. It seems like a description of his working life that has changed from actor to foundation builder.…
Jan 16, 2018writermala rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"Always looking up" is Michael J. Fox's look at life with Parkinson's. This self-described optimist is always about the glass being half full rather than half empty. Those of us who loved Alex Keaton and Marty McFly will love this account…
Jul 05, 2016Aisling_1 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Picked up this book interested in the life of Michael J. Fox as both a Canadian actor and a person living with Parkingsons. Although interesting and informative, I was expecting more about living with PD and instead got a lot of politics.
LocketLibrarian
Jul 12, 2012LocketLibrarian rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this hearing MJF's voice the whole way. I feel like he is such an iconic part of my generation, the Alex P Keaton/Marty McFly every man. Yet, in hearing a first hand account of his life with Parkinsons, he is a superman. His whole…
Jun 26, 2012Ashling59 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
INSPIRING
bookpusher
Feb 25, 2012bookpusher rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Michael is a very positive person. I love that he's so hopeful and still has a sense of humour. I also love that he falls in love with his wife every single day.
Sep 14, 2011Khekabeka rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
As this is the first book of his that I have read, I thorough enjoyed the uplifting look at life. This was not a fast read, but with time to reflect on his ideas and how he can possibly possess such positivity, I was touched.
Aug 09, 2011Nerthus rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Incredibly inspiring. A must read if you need something to get you going.
nurse88
Jan 05, 2011nurse88 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
2nd instalment in Michael's memoirs of his journey through life with Parkinson's Disease. Very positive, uplifting book which focuses on Michael's life after leaving his acting career behind, starting up his foundation and campaigning for…
Jan 31, 2010Hazelnut rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In Always Looking Up Michael J. fox takes you through the last decade of his life. Rather than being chronologically organized this book takes a thematic approach of his life through work, politics, faith and family. He shares the…
Jul 15, 2009smc01 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Michael J. Fox's positive attitude is inspiring to anyone suffering from an illness or disabilty. This book is insightful, funny, poignant and uplifting. Recommended for anyone who needs some incurable optimism!