Alice Howland is a Harvard professor of psychology, happily married with three grown children. Then one day, she goes for a run and can't remember how to get home. Little things like this start to build. Alice assumes that these problems are caused by the onset of menopause and goes to see her docto...
I absolutely loved, loved this book! It really made me have a greater appreciation for the power of the mind and the impact it has on one's life when it doesn't function to its full capacity. It also showed me different levels of family, and how relationships can change over time. A key thing to ...
This book was recommended to me by my doctor to help me to understand what is happening to my Dad. I found the book moving and scary at the same time. I feel I understand my "Still Dad" a lot better now.
Very relevant in learning about what Alzheimer's feels like, in early onset. In that respect, 5 stars. But it does not flow as a novel. It feels like it was written via a formula. More as an educational piece than "literature."On her adult children's experience of genetic testing of the Alzheimer's ...
From an objective pov, it's 3 stars. I give the book from a subjective standpoint 4 stars. The story really started off with a bang. At least for me. The juxtaposing of metaphors and relationship dynamics that Genova used, really came across beautifully. This novel is very educational, especially fo...
Wow! Amazing! This was such a great and sad story. Very well written and thought provoking. This book really disturbed me like nothing I've ever read before. To think that something this awful happens to a person so healthy and full of life is the saddest thing. Quite the eye opener. I never realize...
isa Genova presents a wonderfully and realistically woven, touching story about Alice Howland. Mother, wife, esteemed Harvard Professor, Research Analyst, Thesis Advisor-- all around very important woman, busy and in full control of her life. Slowly, instances begin to pop up that seem strange and d...
I wish I could figure out how to give 1/2 stars as I think this gets more than 4 but slightly less than 5. Anyway, what a fantastic story and so interesting to see the thoughts of someone suffering from a degenerative disease like Alzheimer's. I think it can also help others be more compassionate an...
Alice is a Harvard professor, published author, and nationally respected expert in her field of study. Early-onset Alzheimer's disease nails her in mid-career and is especially devastating to her self-esteem because so much of her identity is wrapped up in her intellectual gifts and stellar memory....
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