{"title":"Michael J Fox","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Michael J. Fox collection, where you can explore the remarkable life and journey of one of Hollywood's most beloved actors. Renowned for his iconic roles and his personal resilience, Michael J. Fox's books offer an intimate look into his career and his battle with Parkinson's disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFuture Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, Fox shares stories from his youth and the beginnings of his acting career, painting a vivid picture of the experiences that shaped him into the cherished figure we know today. His narrative is not just a recount of events, but a source of inspiration for anyone facing life's uncertainties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Time Like the Future\u003c\/em\u003e delves deeper into Fox's personal experiences with Parkinson's, focusing on hope and his optimistic outlook on life. This compelling memoir is filled with humour and honesty, providing readers with a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of living with a chronic condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of his acting or drawn to stories of resilience, the Michael J. Fox collection offers valuable insights and heartfelt anecdotes that are sure to inspire and captivate readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-time-like-the-future-by-michael-j-fox-9781472278500","title":"No Time Like the Future","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The book is great: moving but also properly funny.' Hadley Freeman, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A memoir with an unusual sense of purpose. . . pithy, highly readable' \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire world knows Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, the teenage sidekick of Doc Brown in \u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e. His two previous bestselling memoirs, \u003ci\u003eLucky Man\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlways Looking Up\u003c\/i\u003e, dealt with how he came to terms with the illness, all the while exhibiting his iconic optimism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eNo Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality\u003c\/i\u003e, Michael shares \u003cb\u003epersonal stories and observations\u003c\/b\u003e about illness and health, ageing, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality. Thoughtful and moving, but with Fox's trademark sense of humour, his book provides a vehicle for reflection about our \u003cb\u003elives, our loves, and our losses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning through the narrative is the drama of the medical madness Fox recently experienced, including his daily negotiations with the Parkinson's disease he's had since 1991, and a spinal cord issue that necessitated immediate surgery. His challenge to learn how to walk again, only to suffer a devastating fall, nearly caused him to ditch his trademark optimism and \"get out of the lemonade business altogether.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes he make it all of the way back? 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Soon, he committed his nights to a new time-travel adventure film being directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg—\u003ci\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSitcom during the day, movie at night—day after day, for months. Fox's nightly commute from a soundstage at Paramount to the back lot at Universal Studios, from one dream job to another, would become his own space-time continuum. It was in this time portal that Alex P. Keaton handed the baton to Marty McFly while Michael J. Fox tried to catch a few minutes of sleep. Alex's bravado, Marty's flair, and Fox's comedic virtuosity all swirled together to create something truly special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFuture Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, Fox tells the remarkable story of playing two landmark roles at the same time—a slice of entertainment history that's never been told. Using new interviews with the cast and crew of both projects, the result is a vividly drawn and eye-opening story of creative achievement by a beloved icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46453485469932,"sku":"9781035434947","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035434947_1.jpg?v=1753150102"},{"product_id":"future-boy-by-michael-j-fox-9781035434930","title":"Future Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Back to the Future super-fans are predictably well served here ... Fox's evocative descriptions of a lost Hollywood - pre-word processor, never mind pre-internet - will also interest a more general readership.' \u003cem\u003e - Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA poignant, heartfelt and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J Fox brought two iconic roles to life simultaneously - Alex Keaton in \u003cem\u003eFamily Ties\u003c\/em\u003e and Marty McFly in \u003cem\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/em\u003e. Here is the amazing true story, as only Michael J Fox can tell it ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn early 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of the biggest stars on television. His world was about to get even bigger, but only if he could survive the kind of double duty unheard of in Hollywood. Fox's days were already dedicated to rehearsing and taping the hit sitcom \u003cem\u003eFamily Ties\u003c\/em\u003e, but then the chance of a lifetime came his way. 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