Left Neglected in Ask Lisa Genova!

Jul 14, 2011 Susan rated it really liked it

This is the second novel I read by Lisa Genova. She is a psychologist and her expertise lies in neuroscience. I enjoy reading books that authors do research. I enjoy reading books that the author shows off her knowledge and research.

Lately, I have been reading a few novels about brain disorders.

The publicist asked if I would like to read Left Neglected. I agreed because I just finished Still Alice a few weeks ago, and enjoyed the writing. The same goes for Left Neglected. The writing is wonder ...more

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Aug 03, 2011 Shelly rated it it was amazing

I loved this story! I loved how Lisa Genova took a subject I had never heard about and turned it into a book I couldn't put down. I loved Sarah's charm and sense of humor, I loved Bob's love for Sarah, I loved the connection Sarah and her mother had. I loved all the characters and how Sarah came through a rough time in her life focusing not on how her life was over but how her life grew with a disability. That's two home runs for LIsa Genova and I can't wait for her next book. ...more

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Jun 03, 2011 Melanie Schweiger rated it really liked it

Lisa Genova is an amazing writer. Her imagery is poetic! I also love the way she can get inside the mind of someone. Since she is a neurologist as well as a writer, I'm hoping she has more brain addled stories to tell! ...more

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Aug 19, 2011 Sandy rated it it was amazing

Lisa Genova is one of my new favorite authors.

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Aug 16, 2011 Louise rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed Still Alice... but this one had better character development. The husband seemed more engaged, or perhaps I just liked this one more because he was attentive to Sarah. A quick read, absorbing. Looking for more from Lisa Genova creative & intelligent mind!

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