{"product_id":"my-stroke-of-luck-9780060014049","title":"My Stroke of Luck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 1995, Kirk Douglas suffered a debilitating stroke that changed his life. In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as an actor, author, and legend in his own time, Douglas offers a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right in his life -- even after the stroke.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevealing 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. Alongside his heartfelt advice and insight, he also recalls warm memories of some of the most famous figures of our time -- including Frank Sinatra, Burt Lancaster, Michael J. Fox, and Gary Cooper -- as well as others who have soared to greatness in the face of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharming, soulful, and filled with personal photographs, \u003cem\u003eMy Stroke of Luck\u003c\/em\u003e is an intimate look at the real person behind the fabulous talent -- and at a life lived to its very fullest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDouglas, Kirk:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKirk Douglas has been a Hollywood legend for more than half a century. His eighty-three films include \u003cem\u003eThe Bad and the Beautiful\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLust for Life. \u003c\/em\u003eIn addition, his company, Bryna, has produced such classics as \u003cem\u003eSpartacus, \u003c\/em\u003e 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 Legion de Honneur in France. The father of four sons, and grandfather of five, he lives with his wife, Anne, in Beverly Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"It Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50513664508178,"sku":"9780060014049","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d2265d60-c430-4b90-8113-da66349ccecc.jpg?v=1730965437","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/my-stroke-of-luck-9780060014049","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}