Books & Resources

In his fourth memoir published in 2020, Michael uses his trademark sense of humor to share personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how our perceptions about time affect the way we approach mortality.

There are many words to describe Michael J. Fox. Actor. Husband. Father. Activist. But readers of Always Looking Up will soon add another to the list: Optimist. Michael writes about the hard-won perspective that helped him see challenges as opportunities.

Michael draws on his own life experiences to make a case that real learning happens when life goes skidding sideways.

Combining his trademark ironic sensibility and keen sense of the absurd, he recounts his life -- from his childhood in a small town in western Canada to his meteoric rise in film and television which made him a worldwide celebrity.

In this inspirational book, written with warmth, honesty and humor, Blake Bookstaff, a serial entrepreneur and lifelong optimist provides readers an insider’s account of the early years of his diagnosis, what helped him most, the actions to take first, and the mistakes to avoid. The book aims to accompany those newly diagnosed on the path to acceptance, and help relatives understand the emotions their loved ones are going through. Interested readers may access the book via multiple buying options and formats. 

All proceeds from the book will be donated to The Michael J. Fox Foundation in support of its high-impact research programs.

Written by Tamara Zanvardine, The Bunny Who Lost Her Hop is an illustrated children's book that gently addresses the concept of disability and adaptation, making it accessible and understandable for children. The story features a family of bunnies who experience an unexpected change and learn that acceptance, resilience and adaptation are key to overcoming obstacles. A portion of proceeds from every book sold will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease.

One in 37 is a full-length, 60-minute documentary shared by Cure Parkinson's NZ. The documentary tells the personal stories of five individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and highlights the New Zealand research effort to develop therapies that can stop or slow disease progression. It also breaks down some of the myths and misunderstandings surrounding Parkinson’s disease. A cure is a very real possibility, it is just a matter of when.

The GI tract, or gut, plays a powerful role in brain health and diseases, like Parkinson’s. Created by Sorridi Therapeutics and CEO/Co-Founder Beth Statkus, the NeuroFiber protein bar was designed for people with Parkinson's to support digestion, microbiome diversity and overall gut-brain health. Neurofiber bars are made from 14 diverse prebiotic and whole food sources of fiber, offering a comprehensive, plant-based approach to gut health. 

A young boy learns about his grandfather's illness, Parkinson's Disease. Told from a child's perspective, the character observes changes in his grandfather and wants to understand as well as wants to help. This heartwarming children's storybook captures the bond between grandfather and grandson as they experience what it means to have Parkinson's Disease.

Diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s, Wojciech Wasilewski shares his personal journey of transformation: from obesity, depression, and helplessness to strength, discipline, and an entirely new way of living. Through physical activity, yoga, intermittent fasting, cold therapy, the OMS diet, and sheer determination, he found a path back to health and hope.