I really enjoyed this book!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS BOOK WITH ME!
I was able to see the museum exhibit and write about the foundation and the book:
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I read two books this week by real people who are dealing with insurmountable issues because of chronic illnesses. Their approaches to life are remarkably different, as one uses dark, self-deprecating humor, while the other shrugs his shoulders and moves forward. Michael J. Fox has dealt with the twists and turns that living with Parkinson's can bring, with what I can surmise is akin to his comedic timing: he rolls with the punches and comes out the other side with a spark. The tumor that threatens his life, and the subsequent challenges that come, show the strength of Fox's optimism has the power to break through any dark feelings.

No Time Like the Future is a little jumbled, not as organized regarding chronology as I like in memoirs. The book glosses over some parts of Fox's life that should have had more prominence: the Fox Foundation, for instance. Given barely a mention, I would have liked to know more about the important work they accomplish. I do like how the author describes Parkinson's and the eventualities that are to come, as though he has had a peek into his future.

I am a big fan of Michael J. Fox, having grown up watching his shows and movies with delight. It is his accomplishments away from the public eye that speaks volumes for his character: his loving and adoring family, his well meaning friends, acquaintances, and family. I recommend this book, not only to those who are fans of the actor, but also to those who are dealing with chronic illnesses. Fox's optimism is a lesson to all and I hope for the best possible outcome for his future.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of No Time Like the Future by NetGalley and the publisher, Flatiron Books. The choice to review this book was my own.

Michael J. Fox's third memoir (following Lucky Man and Always Looking Up) grabs readers from the opening paragraph, describing a time he fell at home, while alone, badly breaking his arm. The fall comes mere months after he had high-risk surgery to remove a benign tumor that was strangling his spinal cord. Months of grueling rehabilitation, learning to stand and finally walk with a walker were suddenly negated. Further hindering his recovery was the fact that he'd suffered from Parkinson's disease for nearly 30 years.

No Time Like the Future is a gripping, thoughtful and beautifully written memoir of coming to grips with mortality. Fox's wry sense of humor constantly cuts through his serious disease, disorders and multiple setbacks. He calls Parkinson's "a gift that keeps on taking." And as for his golfing habit, he writes, "To take up golf in my forties was ambitious, to do so with Parkinson's disease was delusional."

No Time Like the Future should be read by every family dealing with Parkinson's. With canny accuracy and brutal honesty, Fox shows readers what it's like dealing with a disease that affects mobility, coordination, speech and memory. "I need to think about every step, which demands intense focus," he writes. Fox is as engaging a writer as he is an actor. His third memoir is inspiring, optimistic and deeply moving. This unforgettable and thoughtful book is a smart choice for book clubs.

In his moving and wry third memoir, Michael J. Fox grapples with his mortality and the effect of Parkinson's disease on his body over the past three decades.