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OverviewRelaxing at home one sunny afternoon in 1995, Kirk Douglas suddenly felt a strange sensation in his right cheek. When he tried to describe what was happening, all that came out was gibberish. The cinema icon and movie legend was having a stroke. In this heartfelt and inspiring account, Kirk Douglas describes in powerful detail the helplessness and fear he felt following the attack, the depression that took him to the brink of suicide, and the love and support that pulled him through. Poignant and humorous, this is the deeply moving tale of a remarkable man whose gentle dignity and courage can be an inspiration to us all. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kirk DouglasPublisher: Little, Brown Book Group Imprint: Piatkus Books Dimensions: Width: 19.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 13.30cm Weight: 0.150kg ISBN: 9780749940362ISBN 10: 0749940360 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 05 February 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsInspiring BIRMINGHAM SUNDAY MERCURY A remarkable and moving testimony. CHOICE Kirk's gentle courage and dignity is an inspiration to us all. WEEKLY NEWS His book will provide hope for many CAMBRIDGESHIRE JOURNAL Author InformationKirk Douglas is one of the all-time Hollywood greats, a fact confirmed by his 1996 Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. He is also a highly successful and critically acclaimed writer. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |