A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future Audiobook By Michael J. Fox cover art

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future

Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned

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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.

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Inspiring Content • Candid Honesty • Passionate Narration • Relatable Experiences • Engaging Storytelling

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Michael J. Fox, once again shares openly his struggles, his triumphs, and his tribulations. He’s seen as an optimist, but describes himself as a realist. as a realist, he takes you on a journey that allows you to hear his story. This is just a good book to read, and makes you think along the way, while it engages you in the story, and isn’t that what a good book is supposed to do?

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I have always admired Michael J. Fox. I marvel at his strength and optimism. I only wish this book was longer.

Brief but powerful

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Not sure if this book was geared toward young adults. It was a bit cursory and prescriptive.... I would have liked a bit more story telling and may be a little less philosophizing... I do love him though....and I wish him and his family the best....

Was like an extended commencement speech

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MJF does a brilliant and humorous job of telling it like it is! Great listen, great grad gift’

Humorous, inspiring!

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Truly enjoyable, how to put one in check with themselves. Thank you for writing it.

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