Michael Douglas: Acting on Instinct

Acting on Instinct

Author: John Parker

Fully updated biography of the global superstar recently diagnosed with advanced throat cancer

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Fully updated biography of the global superstar recently diagnosed with advanced throat cancer

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In the shadow of his father Kirk's overpowering fame, Michael Douglas forged a career for himself and became recognised in his own right as an award-winning actor and producer.

But fame has taken its toll on Michael's personal life. His struggles with sexual addiction, his treatment for alcoholism and drug dependency and the break-up of his first marriage show another side to Michael's success. In 2010, his troubled past came back to haunt him when Cameron, his eldest son, was sentenced to five years in prison for drug dealing.

Yet, despite a rocky road, Michael has found happiness later in life. His marriage to Catherine Zeta Jones meant a second shot at fatherhood and gave him strength following a devastating diagnosis of advanced throat cancer at the age of 65.

This is the compelling and remarkable story of a Hollywood son who waged a battle against the odds to achieve his fame and fortune, and has kept on fighting with every challenge he faces.

Critic Reviews

“Well researched and compelling, this is a wonderful read”

Parker's well-researched biography chronicles his subject's life and times with obvious appreciation - Mail on Sunday

- Sun

About the Author

John Parker is thr author of numerous books focusing on Hollywood. His best-selling biogrpahy of Jack Nicholson was published in seven languages. Other subjects on his list include: Rock Hudson, Elvis Presley, Sean Connery, Warren Beatty and Roman Polanski.

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In the shadow of his father Kirk's overpowering fame, Michael Douglas forged a career for himself and became recognised in his own right as an award-winning actor and producer.But fame has taken its toll on Michael's personal life. His struggles with sexual addiction, his treatment for alcoholism and drug dependency and the break-up of his first marriage show another side to Michael's success. In 2010, his troubled past came back to haunt him when Cameron, his eldest son, was sentenced to five years in prison for drug dealing.Yet, despite a rocky road, Michael has found happiness later in life. His marriage to Catherine Zeta Jones meant a second shot at fatherhood and gave him strength following a devastating diagnosis of advanced throat cancer at the age of 65.This is the compelling and remarkable story of a Hollywood son who waged a battle against the odds to achieve his fame and fortune, and has kept on fighting with every challenge he faces.