Top Retellings of Classic Tales
Annie-Lou asked this question about Still Alice:
Is this a true story or fiction?
Marilyn Yes, in the copy I have, there's an author interview at back. She says it was triggered by her grandmother having the disease. But she chose to make t…moreYes, in the copy I have, there's an author interview at back. She says it was triggered by her grandmother having the disease. But she chose to make the story about a 50 year old, because it highlighted the early onset element of the disease, and made the diagnosis all the more poignant.(less)
flag
More questions about Still Alice…
Image for Still Alice
Still Alice
by Lisa Genova (Goodreads Author)
Rate this book
Clear rating
1 of 5 stars2 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more