My Stroke of Luck

This was a quick read that I enjoyed parts of. I'm sure some would object to his talk of working through his depression by getting over his self-pity, but I think it's accurate to his own story, which makes it part of the whole spectrum of dealing with mental illness. I certainly don't think his sto......more

Not only one of the greatest actors in the world, Kirk Douglas is a damned fine writer. In this follow-up memoir about coming to terms with his stroke, Kirk shows himself to be forthcoming and honest, as well as brave. He is critical of himself and his weaknesses, detailing his struggles and inabili......more

This was an enjoyable quick read. Kirk Douglas shares his experience of having a stroke at 83 and how he had to relearn how to speak. He acknowledges how blessed he was to have experienced it, once he got over his depression about it. It inspired him to return to his Jewish roots, appreciate what lif......more

An initmate look at the impact a stroke had on his life. The humor was a surprise, and the spirituality was unexpected. Upon meeting God, Douglas asks, "Is this heaven?" only to hear God reply, "HEAVEN! You just came from there!" and goes on to point out the many miracles we take for granted each da......more

This book can easily be read in a sitting. It's short with large text. To be honest, I was hoping for a deeper story. I've had a few people in my life who suffered a stroke, and I was hoping it would give me better insight into their depression and struggles. Instead, it came across more as a light r......more