Book description
'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' Guardian
'You've seen the movie - now read the book! You'll love it! It's irresistible' Amazon Customer Review
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Having been a fan of Michael J Fox since the 1980s, I enjoyed this glimpse into what it took to make Back to the Future. Listening to the audio version narrated by Fox reminded me that no matter what challenges or limitations we face, we have the choice to persevere and overcome. If you don't know, Fox has Parkinsons and faces the many physical challenges that come with the disease. Despite this he remains active and reflects on the early part of his career with affection. The best things in life rarely come easily. We see a movie and have…
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