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- No time like the future : an optimist considers mortality / by Fox, Michael J.,1961-author.;
- The actor shares personal stories and observations about illness and health, aging, the strength of family and friends, and how perceptions about time affect the consideration of mortality.
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Fox, Michael J., 1961-; Actors; Actors; Parkinson's disease;
- Always looking up [sound recording] : the adventures of an incurable optimist / by Fox, Michael J.,1961-;
- Read by the author.
- Subjects: Fox, Michael J., 1961-; Actors; Actors; Audiobooks.; Parkinson's disease;
- © p2009., Hyperion Audio,
- In this faulty machine : a memoir of loss and transformation / by Page, Kathy,1958-author.;
- Includes bibliographical references."An exquisite memoir of the author's life since being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease -- informative, funny, and moving all at once. Acclaimed novelist Kathy Page had just completed a promotional tour for her award-winning book Dear Evelyn when a fall during a hike injured her wrist. That relatively minor accident seemed to set in motion a waterfall of other seemingly unrelated physical issues. Many months of appointments, and of waiting for appointments (including during the COVID lockdown) ensued, until the day that pulled everything together in a single, frightening diagnosis: Parkinson's disease. In This Faulty Machine is an eye-opening, often lyrical and very funny report from that "other kingdom" of illness, from an observant, wise, and honest involuntary resident. Kathy Page's warm, acute, welcoming voice draws us into the erratic, intimate, and troubling effects of the disease and its impact on her relationships alongside the pleasures of family, friends, reading, writing, and the natural world. In this one-of-a-kind memoir, Kathy Page offers a thoughtful exploration of the complex and evolving science of this debilitating disease, a gripping account of the various ways that it impacts both PWP (People with Parkinson's) and their families. The book is also a unique look into the creative process of a life-long novelist who finds that she can no longer create in the way she has for decades. This wise and warm book makes an important contribution to the understanding of Parkinson's disease but is also a rich and heartfelt memoir of creativity and a life being well-lived, even as the challenges mount. It is a story of vital interest to us all as we face our own fragility, and indeed, mortality"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Page, Kathy, 1958-; Parkinson's disease; Authors, Canadian (English);
- Hitler's maladies and their impact on World War II : a behavioral neurologist's view / by Hutton, J. Thomas,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references and index."A neurobehavioral analysis of Adolf Hitler drawn from a lifetime of medical research and clinical experience"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945; Heads of state; Parkinson's disease; World War, 1939-1945;
- Perseverance : the seven skills you need to survive, thrive and accomplish more than you ever imagined / by Hague, Tim,author.;
- "An inspiring story of beating the odds and learning to overcome -- no matter what life hands you. After starting a family and flourishing in his career, Tim Hague was struck by misfortune. The irritating tremor in his foot turned out to be early onset Parkinson's disease. He was only 46 years old. But what seemed to be an end became a new beginning. Just three years later, Hague won the inaugural The Amazing Race Canada (with his son, Tim Jr., as his teammate). His remarkable life story shows that perseverance is not just a matter of willpower: it is a skill that can be learned and honed. And perseverance is the theme of his life. From the day he was born, Hague has gone from one struggle to another. Yet, remarkably, he doesn't have a trace of self-pity. In fact, he feels blessed. From his tough start in life as an unwanted mixed-race baby born in Texas in 1964, to his eventual move to the unforgiving climate of Winnipeg, Canada, to start a family under difficult circumstances, and his continuing battle with Parkinson's -- Hague's life is a roadmap of perseverance"--
- Subjects: Biographies.; Hague, Tim.; Hague, Tim; Parkinson's disease; Determination (Personality trait); Perseverance (Ethics); Conduct of life.;
- Independence Square : Arkady Renko in Ukraine / by Smith, Martin Cruz,1942-author.;
- While dealing with his Parkinson's disease diagnosis, Russian detective Arkady Renko agrees to search for an acquaintance's missing daughter whom he discovers was an anti-Putin activist, as the country's leaders begin to plot an invasion of Ukraine.
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Missing persons; Police; Renko, Arkady (Fictitious character);
- In their own words. [videorecording] / by Ali, Muhammad,1942-; Harrison, John(John Sutherland),television director.; Hayes, Andrew,television director.; Unger, Brian,narrator.; Dalaklis Media Enterprises (Firm),publisher.; PBS Distribution (Firm),publisher.;
- Brian Unger, Muhammad Ali.Follow Muhammad Ali's rise from Louisville, Kentucky to international fame, as key events unfolded in Ali's life, including his stunning conversion to Islam and his change of name, his dramatic stand against the Vietnam-era draft, his three-year exile from the ring, his legendary comeback fights, his courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, and his inspirational reemergence on the world stage at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.E.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Stereo.
- Subjects: Ali, Muhammad, 1942-; African American boxers; Biographical television programs.; Boxers (Sports);
- For private home use only.
- Hotel Ukraine / by Smith, Martin Cruz,1942-author.;
- "In the latest installment of Martin Cruz Smith's celebrated Arkady Renko series, the legendary Moscow investigator seeks to solve the murder of a diplomat as Russia's invasion of Ukraine wears on and the effects of Renko's Parkinson's Disease worsen. Helped by his lover, journalist Tatiana Petrovna, Renko traces the murder to a Russian paramilitary group aided by a government official who also used to be a romantic partner of Renko. Before long, those responsible for the killing look to similarly dispatch Arkady and Tatiana -- all of it leading to a thrilling and action-packed climax."--
- Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Novels.; Renko, Arkady (Fictitious character); Diplomats; Murder; Police; Russian Invasion of Ukraine, 2022;
- In This Faulty Machine A Memoir of Loss and Transformation [electronic resource] : by Page, Kathy.aut; CloudLibrary;
- An exquisite memoir of the author’s life since being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease—informative, funny, and moving all at once. Acclaimed novelist Kathy Page had just completed a promotional tour for her award-winning book Dear Evelyn when a fall during a hike injured her hand. That relatively minor accident seemed to set in motion a cascade of other seemingly unrelated physical issues. Many months of appointments, and of waiting for appointments (including during the COVID lockdown) ensued, until the day that pulled everything together in a single, frightening diagnosis: Parkinson's disease. In This Faulty Machine is an eye-opening, often lyrical and very funny report from that "other kingdom" of illness, from an observant, wise, and honest involuntary resident. The author's acute yet welcoming voice draws us into the erratic, intimate, and troubling effects of the disease and its impact on her relationships alongside the pleasures of family, friends, reading, writing, and the natural world.    This one-of-a-kind memoir offers a thoughtful exploration of the complex and evolving science of this debilitating disease, a gripping account of the various ways that it impacts both PWP (People with Parkinson's) and their families. The book is also a unique look into the creative process of a life-long novelist who finds that she can no longer create in the way she has for decades. Wise and warm, the book makes an important contribution to the understanding of Parkinson's disease but is also a rich and heartfelt memoir of creativity and a life being well-lived, even as the challenges mount. It is a story of vital interest to us all as we face our own fragility, and indeed, mortality.
- Subjects: Electronic books.; Personal Memoirs; Neurology; Medical;
- © 2025., Penguin Canada,
- Moments of glad grace : a memoir / by Wearing, Alison,1967-author.;
- "Moments of Glad Grace is a moving and witty memoir of aging, familial love, and the hunt for roots and belonging. The story begins as a trip from Canada to Ireland in search of genealogical data and documents. Being 80 and in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease, Joe invites his daughter Alison to come along as his research assistant, which might have worked very well had she any interest-- any at all-- in genealogy. Very quickly, the father-daughter pilgrimage becomes more comical than fruitful, more of a bittersweet adventure than a studious mission. And rather than rigorous genealogy, their explorations move into the realm of family and forgiveness, the primal search for identity and belonging, and questions about responsibility to our ancestors and the extent to which we are shaped by the people who came before us. Though continually bursting with humor, Moments of Glad Grace ultimately becomes a song of appreciation for the precious and limited time we have with our parents, the small moments we share, and the gifts of transcendence we might find there."-- Provided by publisher.
- Subjects: Autobiographies.; Wearing, Alison, 1967-; Wearing, Alison, 1967-; Fathers and daughters;
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