About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a physical setback, feeling frustrated by things they cannot do, or when you want to introduce the concept of chronic illness with a focus on optimism. It provides a gentle, age-appropriate way to discuss how life can change unexpectedly and why staying 'forever fun' is a powerful choice. The story follows Michael J. Fox from a high-energy childhood to his stardom in Back to the Future, and eventually to his Parkinson's diagnosis. It balances his professional success with his real-life role as a hero for medical research. It is a wonderful tool for teaching that a diagnosis does not define a person's worth or their ability to help others.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles Parkinson's disease directly but gently. It describes his symptoms as 'shaking' and 'stiffness' in secular, clinical, yet accessible terms. The resolution is realistic: there is no 'miracle cure' yet, but there is immense hope and active progress being made because of his work.
