- Michael Douglas is set to release a "raw, sweeping" memoir this autumn, due out on 6 October from Grand Central Publishing.
- The Oscar-winning actor stated he has decided it is time to tell his story "on my own terms," offering an unfiltered account beyond headlines.
- The book will trace his journey from his father Kirk Douglas's shadow to his own stardom, detailing personal challenges such as cancer and substance abuse.
- It will also highlight his enduring 25-year marriage to fellow actor Catherine Zeta-Jones, which has defied initial scepticism.
- Douglas, an acclaimed actor and producer with multiple awards, is also recognised for his philanthropy and activism, including his role as a UN Messenger of Peace.
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