Book review: Behind Michael J Fox’s iconic double act

This book is more than a memoir, it’s a piece of film history, told with humour and fun about one of the world’s most beloved films
Michael J Fox in ‘Back to the Future’. Fox worked double time as he was filming ‘Family Ties’ at the same time as work on the film began.

Michael J Fox in ‘Back to the Future’. Fox worked double time as he was filming ‘Family Ties’ at the same time as work on the film began.

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Deirdre McArdle

  • Future Boy 
  • Michael J Fox 
  • Flatiron Books, €19.99

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