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[Kirk Douglas] ñ My Stroke of Luck ↠ Download Online eBook or Kindle ePUB. My Stroke of Luck very interesting and informative in a personal way with some good advice on how to treat the affliction written in a very simple and readable style; very interesting and informative in a personal way with some good advice on how to treat the affliction, including the benefit of physical activity and exercise. Much of the book is quite rewarding for anyone who has had a stroke, although less so when he talks about the effect of his own personal religion. After having a stroke at the age of 78 it'
| Title | : | My Stroke of Luck |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.55 (830 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060014040 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
My stroke taught me so much, and for all that it stole, it gave me even more. Alongside his heartfelt advice and insight, he also recalls warm memories of some of the most famous figures of our time -- including Burt Lancaster, Michael J. Fox, and Gary Cooper -- as well as others who have soared to greatness in the face of adversity.Charming, soulful, and filled with personal photographs, My Stroke of Luck is an intimate look at the real person behind the fabulous talent -- and at a life lived to its very fullest.. Revealing not only the incredible physical and emotional toll of his stroke but how it has changed his life for the better, Douglas shares the lessons that saved him and helped him to heal. Now I want to share what I have learned.In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as an actor, author, and legend in his own time, Kirk Douglas offers a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right in his life -- even after suffering a debilitating stroke. In the process of healing, my life has changed for the better
very interesting and informative in a personal way with some good advice on how to treat the affliction written in a very simple and readable style; very interesting and informative in a personal way with some good advice on how to treat the affliction, including the benefit of physical activity and exercise. Much of the book is quite rewarding for anyone who has had a stroke, although less so when he talks about the effect of his own personal religion. After having a stroke at the age of 78 it's remarkable that this person turns 100 later this year, 2016. I have nothing but admiration for him.. "Misleading." according to B. Hallman. The book is about his journey of having a stroke. However, it is misleading as he is wealthy enough to have all the doctors, facilities, caregivers and medical assistance at his beckon call, right there in his own den.Unlike those of us "common" people with limited insurance fighting just to get speech, trying to get a way to go to speech therapy, and fighting denials. Then daily/weekly chosing medication, co=pay over paying living expenses, food.He truly has a stroke of luck in more ways than one. Does he even realize this?Glad I read the book to know how the "real fighters" have to fight in this world,I do appreciate more what I h. Veteran Actor Struggles to Overcome Stroke This quick read (167 pages in the large print edition) reveals the life changing experience for Kirk Douglas when he survived a stroke at age 80. The veteran actor struggled to regain his speech and suffered the overwhelming depression that accompanies stroke.You get glimpses of his childhood interspersed with flashbacks to his movie and personal experiences with the screen's great stars.Although spared the swallowing difficulties and paralysis that make a stroke so debilitating, the loss of speech affected his self-worth. Speech is crucial to an actor, so Douglas had to relearn that ability through therapy. His triumphs along the r
Douglas recounts how he battled his depression not only with medical care but also by recalling happy memories (he shares reminiscences about Sinatra, Reagan and others), and he explains tips and exercises he learned from his speech therapist. A peculiarly painful sensation in his right cheek was the first warning, followed by a bewildering inability to talk. From Publishers Weekly One of Hollywood's brightest stars since the late 1940s (Champion, Lust for Life, Spartacus), Douglas embarked on a literary career in the 1980s, with his bestselling memoir The Ragman's Son. Lying in a hospital bed set
The father of four sons, and grandfather of five, he lives with his wife, Anne, in Beverly Hills.. Kirk Douglas has been a Hollywood legend for more than half a century. In addition, his company, Bryna, has produced such classics as Spartacus, Douglas has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award given by the President, as well as numerous other awards and honors. Currently he serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the State Department and the Leg
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