Michael J. Fox: I Can Make a Difference!

Defining Moments: Overcoming Challenges

by Sunita Apte

Born in Canada, Micheal J. Fox became one of the most familiar faces in America through television and film. Yet when a twitch in his left pinky led to a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease, Fox suddenly encountered a challenge to an unstoppable career. In Michael J. I Can Make A Difference!, readers will learn how Fox continued his career while raising public awareness of Parkinson's disease. Full-color photographs, timeline, and a compelling biographical narrative will engage readers as they follow Fox through his many triumphs.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Sunita Apte is a children's book author living in Brooklyn, New York, with fellow writer Michael Sandler and their two children, Laszlo and Asha. When she's not writing books for kids, she likes to cook and travel the world.

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent biography of a well-known actor that most children have see in movies or on TV. It demonstrates how someone with a disease can accomplish things that may not seem possible.