Michael J. Fox (Real-Life Reader Biography) [Library Binding]

John Bankston (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Real-Life Reader Biography

Growing up in Canada, Mike Fox dreamed of playing hockey—or being a writer, or a musician—anything that wasn’t nine to five. Somewhere along the line, Michael realized he was too short to play hockey, and what he was really good at was being funny. By the age of 15, Michael’s dreams had changed to acting. From his first part in Leo and Me to his last in the successful sitcom Spin City, Michael J. Fox had led what appeared to be a happy and successful life. With a family and a wonderful wife, he had everything to be thankful for. Then, one day, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Several years later, this degenerative brain disease ended his career. But Michael still thinks of himself as a "lucky man," and these days, he devotes himself and his resources to conquering Parkinson’s disease.

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About the Author

Born in Boston, Massachussetts, John Bankston began publishing articles in newspapers and magazines while still a teenager. Since then, he has written over two hundred articles, and contributed chapters to books such as Crimes of Passion, and Death Row 2000, which have been sold in bookstores across the world. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California, pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584151285
• ISBN-13: 978-1584151289
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,354,610 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, John Bankston began writing professionally while still a teenager. Since then, over two hundred of his articles have been published in magazines and newspapers across the country, including travel articles in The Tallahassee Democrat, The Orlando Sentinel and The Tallahassean. He is the author of over sixty biographies for young adults, including works on Alexander the Great, scientist Stephen Hawking, actor Jodi Foster, and authors including Katherine Paterson, Ray Bradbury and F. Scott Fitzgerald. He currently lives in Newport Beach, California.