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Summary: Voice of Truth & Experience
Review: Perhaps many of us carry our wounds inside as well as out, but few us have achieved the candor, inner courage and wisdom that is revealed in Reeves' book. We as a viewing audience are aware of the record of Reeves' experiences before and after the new life of which he speaks, so each word has a poignance and beauty that we share with this valiant spirit. There have been brief moments in my own life that perhaps, in small ways, also offered challenges and bore the burden of harsh wounds. Reeves' moving thoughts and insights provide hope and a belief in the future that is worth sharing. David R. Bannon, Ph.D.; author "Race Against Evil."
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Summary: To Dream the Possible Dream
Review: Subtitled "Nothing Is Impossible" this is a followup book to "STILL ME" by Christopher Reeve. It deals with his struggles and triumphs day by day to thrive and not survive in his predicament. How do you discipline and raise children when you're paralyzed. What's it feel like to take the first step after being in the chair for years? Is it possible to imagine a future for you and those around you. Superman Christopher Reeve is extraordinary and that charisma shines through in this part memoir/part non-fiction tale.
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Summary: Nothing Is Impossible - By Ben
Review: The title speaks for itself Nothing Is Impossible. Christopher Reeve is just the person that can prove this point. After a tragic accident he became paralyzed. This book talks about how he has dealt with his new life and how he helps others with the same disability he has.
Chris wrote this book to make people aware of paralysis. He wanted the public to understand what it was and for people to want to find a cure. As you read this, stem cell research (something that could help save people who have been paralyzed) is a big controversy. Should it be legalized? Should it be illegal? Bush gave scientists a few stem cells to work with to try and help progress the technology of stem cell research. But scientists needs more, and that is a point Chris tries to get across.
Superman. We all know him as the hero who fights for "Truth, Justice and the American way." Many of us may know Christopher Reeve who once played Superman on screen. In the first chapter of this book we are introduced to Chris and the decisions he had to make when he became paralyzed. When he was first paralyzed he considered suicide was the way to go. He didn't want to be a burden for the ones he loves. He thought the only way he could make it easier on the people he lived with, and on himself, was suicide. However, his wife convinced him otherwise. His kids are one of the reasons his wife asked him to think twice. How would their life be with no father? Would anyone want to go through life with no Dad? Probably not. Chris realized this and it made him think that being there for his kids would be better then not being there.
As he adapted to being paralyzed, his kids did too. He helped them get through things when they were having trouble. His son Matthew was going through some stressful times during his first year in College, so Chris decided to invite him to come back home and spend a weekend there. He told Matt they were going to see a Rangers game but the real thing he wanted to do was talk. He was there for Matt when he needed someone to talk to which is very important in a someone's life. Chris was always there for his kids whether they wanted him to be or not. Often it is tough for people to deal with it when someone they know is hurt badly. If someone you knew and loved was paralyzed it would be not only a burden on them but you as well because you would have to help them through their lives. Everyone in Chris's life deals with his accident; well they are all willing to help and none of them make him feel bad about what happened to him.
In my opinion this book was great. It made me think about many things in life. One of them being how lucky I am to not be paralyzed. Everyday that I realize this, I'm grateful for people like Christopher Reeve who are paralyzed and who deal with it and try to help others. So someday if this happens to me or someone I know there will be better technology that can help them through it. Chris also makes some really good points about life and why people shouldn't take it for granted. His words truly inspired me to think about life itself and the fact that 'Nothing is Impossible'. No book is flawless, and this book can't break that rule. I believe almost every aspect of this book is good. The one thing I don't like about it however is that since he is a celebrity he gets better treatment then everyone else who is paralyzed he can do things that people who aren't famous can't do, and that isn't how it should be.
If someone is looking for an inspiring book, or a book that really shows you how lucky we all are, then this is a great book for you. If you find reading about other people boring and dull, this is still a great book. I don't like reading, and I don't like autobiographies but I like this book and recommend it to anyone who is willing to give some time to read it.
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Summary: A Disappointment
Review: There is a big difference between this and his first book Still Me. Still Me was interesting, but this book goes into detail about his medical condition and the daily life of being in a wheelchair. I did not find that interesting at all and I can't imagine other readers finding it interesting either. Also, I find it rather funny that Chris Reeve announced he had some movement in his hands and feet right around the time this book came out. Great for the book, but I felt cheated as reader. Who is the publisher kidding.
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Summary: Excellent REading, Only Missing an Index and Bibliograpy
Review: This autobiograpy by Christopher Reeve was excellent reading . Not only did it give insights into the emotions of himself ,his family,his friends, his neighbors and his "Health Providers"..but it allows the reader to enter into the "world of "rehabilitation" in a so clever yet not overwhelming textbook way.
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Summary: Most Inspirational Book Ever
Review: This book is truly the most inspirational book I have ever read. "If you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything." I've heard this many times over in my life and before reading this book it has had no depth or meaning in my life. But after I've read this book, it gives me a whole new meaning to it. Now I truly believe that I can do anything. Of all the hard things in life you can think of, Christopher Reeve must have gone through much harder in his new life and if someone of his status could accomplish so much it makes me to think what I can do. This book is definitely going into my favorites collection and I encourage everyone to read this book.
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Summary: He really is Superman -- and you can be too!
Review: This is a very enjoyable uplifting read. Chris' spirit for life, hope for tomorrow and openness is astonishing. If life has you down, this will lift you up, up and away. Thank you Chris!
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Summary: He'll never walk again
Review: This is not ever gonna happen. Reeves ain't ever gonna walk ever again. He fell over the horse - I bet you won't see him gettin back on any time soon. He fills the hearts of parapalegics with false hopes. Don't read it - no one else has!-Review by Martin Owens
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Summary: 10 star home run.......
Review: When it comes to celebrity books I usually avoid them like the plague. But Christopher Reeve and Michael J Fox have been the exception and for a good reason. Because I wanted to read how they came to terms with the medical/physical challenges they have and what lessons they have learned along the way. Because the fact is they are mortal humans like the rest of us with hopes, fears and uncertainties and with a life history that set the foundation for how they would cope when faced with major life changing events. My husband is disabled with head injuries, from being hit by a drunk driver. My mother in law who was a great woman and a positive example in my life died last year (Sept 01) from Parkinsons. And we have a son who was born with juvenile diabetes. So reading how Christopher Reeve and his family took each day at a time, and how they dealt with each new lesson and how they took a negative and opted to make it a positive and in doing so get involved with science and how it could and can help those with injuries and neurological issues was so fascinating as well as helpful. I personally appreciated the total honesty, and how he talks about his weaknesses and failings and not just the upside of his life. And how he evolved in his belief about God. My husband was intrigued with the notation that former Senator Bill Bradley the ex basketball star, had been Christopher Reeve instructor in church as a kid. And how now he and his family attend a Unitarian church (a favorite of ours) which is inclusive of all. I also like his views on the value of humor in everyday life and especially for those who are caregivers or patients. Humor has gotten us thru some major valleys. And alas I was so impressed with his remarks on stem cell research and how those he mentioned who are against it, often didn't even know the scientific facts. I don't want to say any more but want you to read the book to see who the hot air elected officials were/are. And his son Matthew did such a wonderful job with the many images or photographs. Oh and the chapter on Parenting is something that made me cry and then cheer. How he loved being a father and feared immediately after his accident that he would no longer be able to be a real father anymore. Then he discovered that he and his children began to have these wonderful conversations that they had never had before and a whole new world of parenting opened up. One I believe is more important and all the material benefits we can give our children.
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