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.

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.

The PD Movers - We Keep Moving storybook is a compilation of narratives of African American and Black individuals and caregivers who are living and thriving with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Supported by Columbia University Irving Institute for Translational Science, the authors hope these stories will educate others by removing the mysteries and misconceptions of PD and provide useful resources regarding diagnosis and treatment to allow others to thrive with the disease.

The Parkinson's UK Tech Guide is the place to find consistent and reliable information about devices and apps that help people with Parkinson's to live full lives. The Tech Guide is built around a catalogue of products that are available to Parkinson's patients and provides detailed reviews of the products based on the lived experience of people with Parkinson's. 

Written by George M. Ackerman, PhD, MJFF community member and Founder of Together for Sharon, comes a personal memoir: A Son’s Journey from Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate. The book recounts the journey of Dr. Ackerman's mother Sharon Riff Ackerman through a heartfelt recollection of the beginnings of her Parkinson’s disease symptoms and his learnings as a caregiver to support her. To learn more about their story, click the link to access the book. 

Written by leading Parkinson’s experts Kristine Meldrum, BA, ACE, Jay Alberts, PhD, and Daniel M. Corcos, PhD, comes an informative and engaging new book: Parkinson's: How to Reduce Symptoms Through Exercise. This book gives instructions, based on scientific studies and the authors’ recommendations, on how to make your own “PD Exercise Cocktail Plan™.” The many detailed chapters and appendixes will also be a resource to guide you and your family throughout your PD journey.

Written by George M. Ackerman, PhD, MJFF community member and Founder of Together for Sharon, comes a two-book series of interviews with individuals worldwide that aims to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson's disease.