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Beautifully executed, but hard to read if you're starting to lose your nouns!
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Powerful! I became so caught up in Alice's story, her diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's at age 50 and her struggle to retain some sense of self, that I was easily consumed by the emotions of it. By the end of the book, I was choking back tears. The use of Alice as the narrator was pure genius to convey just what a nightmare this woman's life becomes. It being a work of fiction was the farthest thought from my mind, as the terror of it seemed only too real, and, indeed, it reflects the fear we
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Still Alice has been one of the BEST books I've read this year by far. I stumbled upon it at the local library. It was their book club book which was happening 5 days from when I saw it. I picked it up and couldn't stop reading.
Told from Alice's point of view, we read about her life as it undergoes dramatic changes. Alice is diagnosed with early onset Alzehiemer's (sp?). Alice is a Harvard professor of psychology specializing in linguistics. She travels to world to provide lectures. She has 3 g ...more
Told from Alice's point of view, we read about her life as it undergoes dramatic changes. Alice is diagnosed with early onset Alzehiemer's (sp?). Alice is a Harvard professor of psychology specializing in linguistics. She travels to world to provide lectures. She has 3 g ...more
I read this unbelievily incredible book only because of a book club in am in with my mother in law. I would have never picked up this book on my own no matter how good you guys said it was; the subject matter and the fact that you just knew it was going to be sad were two very good reason's in my book, at least not to read it. Boy, was I wrong!! This book is enlightening, beautifully written, informative, and it touchs your very soul. Thank you Lisa Genova for giving these people a voice. I woul
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Frightening. A look at early-onset Alzheimer's from the personal viewpoint of a Harvard professor who is diagnosed. You experience everything just as she is experiencing it which means you find yourself making excuses for episodes that are obvious signs of the disease. The family dynamics, character insights and ethical issues are perfect for discussion groups.
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So insightful. If you are dealing with a family member with some sort of dementia read this book (even if you aren't, read this book). I can't stop thinking of Alice and her family. My grandmother had dementia and it is heartbreaking to watch an active, productive human being become a shell of their former self. I remember the first time my grandmother didn't know who I was and what a horrible feeling that was. At the same time, I couldn't imagine how difficult it must have been for her living w
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This books is getting a lot of buzz. It was good, but the relationships/dialogue seemed underdeveloped. This is where a self published book can benefit from an editor.
Very interesting novel about a 50 year old Harvard psychology professor, Alice Howland, who has early-onset Alzheimer's disease. What makes this book so interesting is that it's told from Alice's perspective and what she's experiencing. Very thought-provoking and discussion-prompting. Great insight into what one might experience with Alzheimer's. The f-word does make an appearance in this book, but it's only a couple of times--not enough to be off-putting.
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