A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to ..., Michael J. Fox
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to ..., Michael J. Fox
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future
Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned

Author: Michael J. Fox

Narrator: Michael J. Fox

Unabridged: 1 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/13/2010

Synopsis

Michael J. Fox abandoned high school to pursue an acting career, but went on to receive honorary degrees from several universities and garner the highest accolades for his acting, as well as for his writing. In his new book, he inspires and motivates graduates to recognize opportunities, maximize their abilities, and roll with the punches--all with his trademark optimism, warmth, and humor.In A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future, Michael draws on his own life experiences to make a case that real learning happens when "life goes skidding sideways." He writes of coming to Los Angeles from Canada at age eighteen and attempting to make his way as an actor. Fox offers up a comically skewed take on how, in his own way, he fulfilled the requirements of a college syllabus. He learned Economics as a starving artist; an unexpected turn as a neophyte activist schooled him in Political Science; and his approach to Comparative Literature involved stacking books up against their movie versions.Replete with personal stories and hilarious anecdotes, Michael J. Fox's new book is the perfect gift for graduates.

About Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox gained fame by playing Alex P. Keaton on the sitcom Family Ties. His blockbuster movies include Back to the Future, The Secret of My Success, Doc Hollywood, Casualties of War, and The American President. He returned to television in his award-winning lead role as Deputy Mayor Mike Flaherty on Spin City, followed by guest appearances in series like Rescue Me, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and The Good Wife. His many awards include five Emmys, four Golden Globes, one Grammy, two Screen Actors Guild awards, the People’s Choice award, and GQ Man of the Year. In 2000, he launched the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, which is now the leading Parkinson’s organization in the world. He is the author of three New York Times bestselling books: Lucky Man, Always Looking Up, and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future. Michael lives with his family in New York City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rowan on April 06, 2023

Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s days ago and remains in hospital while writing this. So, it was natural that I turned to an old friend to help me navigate these challenging times. “My goal is just to enjoy myself, learn something, and gain an appreciation for the amazing complexity of this planet......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on June 19, 2019

Michael J. Fox talks about his life, career and health. There's nothing world-shattering in here, but if you enjoy watching Fox as an actor, you'll probably like this book too. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future reminded me strongly of Steve Job's 2005 commencement address at Stanford. B......more

Goodreads review by Mónica on August 01, 2020

Me ha encantado. Todo el mundo debería leer este libro. Cuando el libro cayó en mis manos pensé que sería un libro sobre "Regreso al futuro" y como buena fan (siempre veo la trilogía cuando la echan por la tele), debía leerlo. Pero es más profundo que eso, son las reflexiones sobre el aprendizaje y las......more

Goodreads review by Chris on November 11, 2023

I am a Michael J Fox fan, in my youth I watched Family Ties, his movies, many more than once(Back to Future). This book is his experiences as he decides as a teenager to quit high school and move to Hollywood and become an actor, with all his charm, humor and wit. I enjoyed this quick read and have......more

Goodreads review by Dustin the wind Crazy little brown owl on March 16, 2011

Saw this at the library and as a huge Back to the Future fan, I simply couldn't resist and I needed a little break from my usual mystery/thriller/horror fiction anyway. This little volume is easy to read and geared toward recent high school graduates. I enjoyed all the references to the movies and M......more

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