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2 cassettes / 3 hours — Read by Christopher Reeve — "It's no overstatement to say that Reeve's autobiography is among the most life-affirming audiobooks ever published . . . . In this riveting audio, Reeve honestly and courageously details his accident and its aftermath  . . .  This intimate audio forum is perfect for Reeve's s...  more »tory.  Listening to his quiet, truthful voice against the soft hiss of the ventilator in the background is powerful indeed."

-- Billboard AudioBook Review

The man who was Superman has written a never-to-be-forgotten story of his life, at once moving, funny and enthralling. Listen to Christopher Reeve read his remarkable memoir.

"When the first Superman movie came out I was frequently asked 'What is a hero?'  I remember the glib response I repeated so many times.  My answer was that a hero is someone who commits a courageous action without considering the consequences--a soldier who crawls out of a foxhole to drag an injured buddy to safety.  And I also meant individuals who are slightly larger than life: Houdini and Lindbergh, John Wayne, JFK, and Joe DiMaggio.  Now my definition is completely different.  I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles: a fifteen-year-old boy who landed on his head while wrestling with his brother, leaving him barely able to swallow or speak; Travis Roy, paralyzed in the first thirty seconds of a hockey game in his freshman year at college.  These are real heroes, and so are the families and friends who have stood by them."

The whole world held its breath when Christopher Reeve struggled for life on Memorial Day, 1995.  On the third jump of a riding competition, Reeve was thrown headfirst from his horse in an accident that broke his neck and left him unable to move or breathe.

In the years since then, Reeve has not only survived, but has fought for himself, for his family, and for the hundreds of thousands of people with spinal cord injuries in the United States and around the world.  And he has written Still Me, the heartbreaking, funny, courageous, and hopeful story of his life.

Chris describes his early success on Broadway opposite the legendary Katherine Hepburn, the adventure of filming Superman on the streets of New York, and how the movie made him a star.  He continued to move regularly between film acting and theater work in New York, Los Angeles, and at the WIlliamstown Theatre Festival in the Berkshires.  Reunited with his Bostonians director, James Ivory, in 1992, he traveled to England to work with Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins in The Remains of the Day.

The man who cannot move has not stopped moving.  He has established a charitable foundation to raise awareness and money for research on spinal cord injuries.  His work as director of the HBO film In the Gloaming earned him an Emmy nomination, one of five that the film received.  His speeches at the Democratic National Convention and the Academy Awards inspired people around the country and the world.  He has testified before Congress on behalf of health insurance legislation, lobbied for increased federal funding for spinal cord research, and developed a working relationship with President Clinton.

With dignity and sensitivity, he describes the journey he has made--physically, emotionally, spiritually.  He explores his complex relationship with his parents, his efforts to remain a devoted husband and father, and his continuing and heroic battle to rebuild his life.

This is the determined, passionate story of one man, a gifted actor and star, and how he and his family came to grips with the kind of devastating, unexplainable shock that fate can bring to any of us.  Chris and Dana Reeve have gathered the will and the spirit to create a new life, one responsive and engaged and focused on the future.

ISBN-13: 9780375402814
ISBN-10: 0375402810
Publication Date: 4/25/1998
Edition: Abridged
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Currently 4.6/5 Stars.

4.6 stars, based on 10 ratings

Publisher: Random House Audio
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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Janice T. (southcanoe) reviewed Still Me on 9/10/2007 + 13 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

A book that will teach you patience, acceptance, and how to appreciate each and every day we are given.....A great read!

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James L. reviewed Still Me on 2/13/2007 + 10 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 1

This book is about the life of Christopher Reeve. Reeve really goes into detail about his rehab from his injury, and his thoughts right after the accident. Pretty good book. I havent read his other books about his life, so I cant compare this one to those.

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Angela K. reviewed Still Me on 7/8/2006 + 19 more book reviews

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I really enjoyed reading this, not only to learn about Christopher Reeve and what happened to him, but to become more knowledgeable about spinal cord injuries and disabilities in general.

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Ivy (PBSmaven) - reviewed Still Me on 6/9/2007 + 107 more book reviews

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One of the most enlightening, best books ever written about being a disabled person.
EVERYONE should read this book. Not only is it a book about Christopher Reeves and his amazing courage and strength but a view of what it's like from the perspective of a disabled person.
A MUST READ!

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Charlene M. (douglasgirl) reviewed Still Me on 12/11/2011 + 17 more book reviews

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I read this book when it first came out. Many books I read and then forget, but this one made a deep impression. I love the double ententre of the title, "STILL ME." This is a true story of human love and courage that restores hope for the higher angels of our humanity.

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Linda S. reviewed Still Me on 1/30/2007 + 36 more book reviews

wonderful story of strength and spirit to overcome great odds.

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CHRIS P. (MaineMan) reviewed Still Me on 7/18/2006 + 220 more book reviews

The man is a true inspiration. He dealt with life on life's terms and made the most of it. He was a man of no excuses, and showed us all what you can accomplish with a positive attitude. I highly recommend this book.

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bookaddict reviewed Still Me on 5/14/2006

Very interesting and moving autobiography.

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Elizabeth B. (meowysmiles) - reviewed Still Me on 11/3/2006 + 140 more book reviews

A passionate story of a gifted man and how his family and himself came to grip with his devasting fate.I would recomend this cassette audio book to anyone,excellent touching story~

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Jean G. (gianna) reviewed Still Me on 7/29/2006

Read by the author, Christopher Reeves. Abridged with his approval.

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BOBBIE JEAN M. (Bpoohgirl48) reviewed Still Me on 3/14/2006 + 98 more book reviews

THIS IS ABOUT HIS LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER HIS ACCIDENT

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Lea L. reviewed Still Me on 7/31/2009 + 3 more book reviews

It's a very enlightening book about Christopher Reeve's life. It is well written and it shows his real struggles, his passions, and his love for his friends and family.

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Helen K. (Billie-K) reviewed Still Me on 10/18/2005 + 459 more book reviews

A very good autobiography of the man we knew as "Superman". R.I.P. Chris...

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