Lucky Man: A Memoir
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Lucky Man: A Memoir is Michael J. Fox’s autobiographical book recounting his rise to fame, Parkinson’s diagnosis, and personal journey toward acceptance and optimism.
All labels observed (1)
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| Lucky Man: A Memoir canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lucky Man: A Memoir Context triple: [Michael J. Fox, notableBook, Lucky Man: A Memoir]
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A.
Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth
"Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" is Lou Gehrig’s iconic 1939 farewell speech at Yankee Stadium, remembered as one of the most moving and famous moments in sports history.
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B.
A Journey (memoir)
A Journey is the political memoir of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, recounting his leadership of the Labour Party and his years in government.
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C.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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D.
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life is the autobiography of Queen Noor of Jordan, recounting her personal journey from American-born Lisa Halaby to queen, and offering an insider’s perspective on Jordanian history, Middle Eastern politics, and humanitarian issues.
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E.
The Truth About Luck
The Truth About Luck is a reflective nonfiction book by Iain Reid that blends memoir and philosophical meditation as he spends time with his elderly grandmother exploring ideas of fortune, aging, and gratitude.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lucky Man: A Memoir Target entity description: Lucky Man: A Memoir is Michael J. Fox’s autobiographical book recounting his rise to fame, Parkinson’s diagnosis, and personal journey toward acceptance and optimism.
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A.
Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth
"Luckiest Man on the Face of the Earth" is Lou Gehrig’s iconic 1939 farewell speech at Yankee Stadium, remembered as one of the most moving and famous moments in sports history.
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B.
A Journey (memoir)
A Journey is the political memoir of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, recounting his leadership of the Labour Party and his years in government.
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C.
A Promise Fulfilled (autobiography)
A Promise Fulfilled is the autobiography of King Abdullah II of Jordan, recounting his life, rise to the throne, and perspectives on Jordan’s political and social challenges.
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D.
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life
Leap of Faith: Memoirs of an Unexpected Life is the autobiography of Queen Noor of Jordan, recounting her personal journey from American-born Lisa Halaby to queen, and offering an insider’s perspective on Jordanian history, Middle Eastern politics, and humanitarian issues.
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E.
The Truth About Luck
The Truth About Luck is a reflective nonfiction book by Iain Reid that blends memoir and philosophical meditation as he spends time with his elderly grandmother exploring ideas of fortune, aging, and gratitude.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
autobiography
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book ⓘ memoir ⓘ |
| about |
Back to the Future trilogy
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surface form:
Back to the Future film series
Family Ties ⓘ
surface form:
Family Ties (TV series)
Spin City ⓘ
surface form:
Spin City (TV series)
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| author | Michael J. Fox ⓘ |
| awardReceived | Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album ⓘ |
| awardReceivedFor | audiobook edition ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
Canada
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| follows |
Michael J. Fox's Parkinson's diagnosis
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Michael J. Fox's advocacy for Parkinson's research ⓘ Michael J. Fox's early life ⓘ Michael J. Fox's personal journey toward acceptance ⓘ Michael J. Fox's rise to fame ⓘ |
| genre |
autobiography
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
audiobook
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hardcover ⓘ paperback ⓘ |
| hasPart |
accounts of film work
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accounts of television work ⓘ discussion of activism ⓘ discussion of coping strategies ⓘ discussion of sobriety ⓘ reflections on family life ⓘ |
| hasSequel | Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryStyle | first-person narrative ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Michael J. Fox
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Parkinson's disease ⓘ acceptance ⓘ acting career ⓘ celebrity ⓘ chronic illness ⓘ disability ⓘ optimism ⓘ |
| narrator | Michael J. Fox ⓘ |
| notableFor |
candid portrayal of living with Parkinson's disease
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influencing public awareness of Parkinson's disease ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 2002 ⓘ |
| publisher | Hyperion ⓘ |
| tone |
humorous
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optimistic ⓘ reflective ⓘ |
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Input
Subject: Lucky Man: A Memoir Description of subject: Lucky Man: A Memoir is Michael J. Fox’s autobiographical book recounting his rise to fame, Parkinson’s diagnosis, and personal journey toward acceptance and optimism.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist
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Lucky Man: A Memoir
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