Still Me (An Autobiography) by Christopher Reeve

[vinay87]

 

If you're the avid Superman fan that I am, then you'd have no doubt watched the Chris Reeve Superman movies several times already. Brandon Routh was a filler, a bad imitation of the one man who personified the Man of Steel for everyone who has grown up thinking he is Superman. From the way he has portrayed the clumsy Clark Kent, to the way he is intimidating as Superman, Chris Reeve proves that he isn't just any other action hero.

 

His autobiography, which details his life, career and the way he had to live with his paralysis for the last ten years of his life, shows us that nothing is impossible.

 

In his own words, the accident showed him that true heroes are not larger than life. They just brave the things that come at them in their lives, showing both courage and willpower to stay the way they are, no matter what comes their way.

 

A fascinating read for fans and a must-read for people suffering depression or disability of any kind. I must say that while I began reading this, I was looking at the eye of a hurricane and wondering if I'd survive. In a way, the book has given me courage and has reminded me that we can do anything. To remember, we just need to look up in the sky.

[Kell]

I read this and his second autobiography a few years back and loved them both. Beautifully written, frank and poignant, and incredibly inspirational. You might expect it to be rather depressing reading about his accident and becoming a quadraplegic, but it's one of the most uplifting reading experiences I've ever had. Through all his trials, with the support of his friends and family and with his own determination, he remained an incredibly optimistic person, very driven when it came to various causes (including stem cell research which may one day lead to para- and quadraplegics regaining use of their limbs) and in being a good father and husband. He's a very sad loss to the whole world, not just the acting sphere, now that he's no longer with us.

[BrainFreeze]

Going to have to hunt this one down now I think - didn't realise he'd even written an autobiography never mind two!