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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “"A few months after the accident I had an idea for a short film about a quadriplegic who lives in a dream. During the day, lying in his hospital bed, he can't move, of course. But at night he dreams that he's whole again, and is able to do anything and go everywhere. " |
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“This autobiography, dealing with the severe disability quadriplegia, is a subject that most of us would shy away from, since we do not readily want to acknowledge our own vulnerability, and had I not been interested in the Superman legend I would not have read this book.
Sharmila wrote this review 7 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Since putting a familiar face to this subject, I can say that I have a different perspective and understanding, such as the conflict between scientific discovery and the ethical debates and politics that doctors have to deal with, and how money and insurance companies play a significant factor in a person not reaching their potential because they can't afford special equipment in order to exercise, often the perception being that it would not be worth it, financially and effort-wise.
Christopher Reeve worked hard to discover the vast potentials that lie ahead, when he so easily could have kept his mind and body at the the most limited level. He was aware of his privilege as a celebrity, and used this status, as well as his innate intelligence and good positive attitude, to bring more awareness to everyone, so that he could educate us and raise more funding for research. He was an outstanding human being with charm, humour, leadership and a genuine keenness for community. This book has been a maturing experience for me.”
“It was difficult for me to see The Man of Steel, my childhood hero bound to wheelchair, but after reading this book I understood what a true super hero Christopher Reeve was. I encourage you to flip open this auto biography and learn something interesting about life and perspective.”
Victor T wrote this review Tuesday, July 21 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good book. I wish I would have read it when they were both alive.”
SouthWestZippy wrote this review Wednesday, September 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A more honest book I might say I have not read. Christopher Reeve's vulnerable and open look at his own life, revealed to us, is at once a source of inspiration and comfort.
Blake Ruehrwein wrote this review Friday, August 22 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
His upbringing, his passion, his regrets and lessons are all to evident. Even his close friendship with Robin Williams served for a laugh.
Good book to read if you need to be grounded, and then soon after giving a boost and permission to fly.”
“Wonderful, inspirational book. I loved it. Christopher and Dana Reeve were such strong, caring people and the world is better for having known them.”
susanbellnc wrote this review Wednesday, January 9 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No1 of 1 members found this review helpful“"A few months after the accident I had an idea for a short film about a quadriplegic who lives in a dream. During the day, lying in his hospital bed, he can't move, of course. But at night he dreams that he's whole again, and is able to do anything and go everywhere. "
sthurner wrote this review Thursday, December 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I'm writing this and Christopher Reeve has died, but he was still alive when I read his memoir. I held off for a long time before I read it, and that was silly because it's an inspiring book. I couldn't detect any self pity (or self congratulation)in his story of a terrible accident and the effect it had on his life and his family and friends. I hope his story inspires research on spinal cord injuries to continue.”
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