Always looking up

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Michael J. Fox is known as an actor, husband, father, and activist, but readers will also recognize him as an optimist. In this memoir, he shares the hard-won perspective that transformed challenges into opportunities. Rather than isolating himself, he embraced a policy of engagement and discovery, cultivating an emotional, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual outlook that has supported him through his battle with Parkinson's disease. His departure from a demanding public life allowed him the time and inspiration to explore new avenues, including a deeper connection with his family, which he considers his greatest achievement. The past decade, the focus of this memoir, began with the loss of his role on Spin City, leading to a struggle with the shifting dynamics of his public and private identities. Transitioning from "Mike the actor" to "Mike the actor with PD" raised questions about his sense of self. Parkinson's had taken over his career, prompting him to redefine his life. This book chronicles his journey of self-discovery and reinvention, touching on themes of work, politics, faith, and family. With humor and wit reminiscent of his first book, he illustrates how he found happiness and contentment by appreciating the everyday gifts of life.