Book 2: "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. If you are fifty years old, or close to it, this book will FREAK YOU OUT! Have you ever walked into the next room only to ask yourself, "Why did I come in here?" Or headed out to the car, only to think, "Wait. Where am I going?" Ah, the tricks of memory...
"Still Alice" is the story of 50 year old Alice Howland, a brilliant and accomplished professor of cognitive psychology at Harvard -- who develops early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Genova, in her first novel, draws on her background as a neuroscientist to paint a vivid and disturbing portrait as the first signs of this terrible disease appear in Alice's life; we watch as Alice comes to realize quickly that something is very wrong, seeks help, and is hit with that unexpected diagnosis. This story is her journey into a pretty dark place, from which there is no return; it is also the story of the impact on family, friends, and colleagues. Well written and informative. 'Nuff said. Wait. What was I talking about????.......
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