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Still Alice

Lisa Genova

Start date: June 1, 2017

Finish date: June 30, 2017

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Oct 10, 2015 Kira Simion rated it it was amazing

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Alzheimer. Something that you don't know that you have. I'm quite scared now actually. This was elegant and elaborate yet, somehow had a simplistic way of explaining things. The beauty of this book was the fact that it showed one's perspective on Alzheimer's and in an unforgettable interminable pattern of "what?" Forgetting is something I "forget" to think about a lot of the time. I'm glad I read this.

If you want a realistic feel and have some tissues, feel free to give this book a try. It's bea ...more

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Dec 03, 2019 Melania 🍒 rated it liked it · review of another edition

3.25|5

• Book Riot’s 2019 Read Harder Challenge - 23. A self-published book •

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Jul 08, 2015 Gisela Hafezparast rated it it was amazing

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There is nothing is can add to what other reviewers have already said before me. Very well written without being over-emotional and VERY,VERY scary. I did not realise the speed with which Alzheimer can destroy a mind and it is devastating. The worst for me is knowing that you have it and it will destroy you is really bad, but knowing that you have passed it on to your children is too much to bare. For me this puts it in my "We need to talk about Kevin" category, which for me is books which deal ...more

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Nov 22, 2015 Stay Fetters rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Such a captivating and beautiful read. A heartbreaking journey through dementia.
I can't even imagine what people go through with this disease.
Being trapped in your own head and not knowing the difference. You will find yourself with a broken heart and tears in your eyes. ...more

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Jul 25, 2018 Sara Bayomi rated it it was amazing

I've just realized one of the biggest fears I had no idea I'd own. To forget.. all and everything. I think all I wish for now is that I'd be able to make good memories, and make that family who'd help me remember who I was when I no longer know who I am.
It's heartbreaking. ...more

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