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Still Alice | 
| Author: Lisa Genova
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
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Rating:  402 reviews
Sales Rank: 163979
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Reprint
Pages: 337
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 1439170045
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781439170045
ASIN: 1439170045
Publication Date: December 29, 2009
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"Powerful, insightful, tragic, inspirational
and all too true." Alireza Atri, Massachusetts General Hospital Neurologist Readers
are artfully and realistically led through
a window into what to expect, highlighting the importance of allowing the person with the disease to remain a vibrant and contributing member of the community
" Peter Reed, PhD, Director of Programs, National Alzheimer's Association With grace and compassion, Lisa Genova writes about the enormous white emptiness created by Alzheimers in the mind of the still-too-young and active Alice. A kind of ominous suspense attends her gathering forgetfulness, and Genova puts us, sympathetically, right inside her plight. Somehow, too, she portrays the familys response as a loving one, and hints at the other hopeful, helpful response that science will eventually provide. Mopsy Kennedy, Improper Bostonian "An intensely intimate portrait of Alzheimer's seasoned with highly accurate and useful information about this insidious and devastating disease." Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, co-author, Decoding Darkness: The Search for the Genetic Causes of Alzheimer's Disease Her (Alice's) thought patterns are so eerily like my own...amazing. It was like being in my own head and like being in hers. James Smith, diagnosed with Alzheimers, age 45 ...something for the world to read. Jeanne Lee, author of Just Love Me: My Life Turned Upside-Down By Alzheimers A laser-precise light into the lives of people with dementia and the people who love them. Carole Mulliken, Co-Founder of DementiaUSA "A work of pure genius. This is the book that I and many of my colleagues have anxiously awaited. The reader will journey down Dementia Road in a way that only those of us with Dementia have experienced. Until now." Charley Schneider, author of Don't Bury Me, It Ain't Over Yet
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 I learned so much about Alzheimer's disease September 6, 2010
Jeanette
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. The story follows the gradual deterioration of Alice's mental capacity, and the attendant frustration and heartache for Alice and those who love her. There are also small triumphs along the way. Alice discovers that there are support groups for caregivers, but none for patients. She successfully starts her own support group, and feels useful and helpful for having taken the initiative.
Everything is covered here, including the denial, hiding of symptoms, doctor visits, testing of cognition, and dashed hopes for new drugs. Most painful of all is the potential breakdown of family relations as they cope with the reality of losing the essence of their wife and mother to this cruel disease. Who will do the caregiving? What is best for Alice as the disease progresses? Where is the balance between caring for Alice and meeting their own needs for a fulfilling life?
The prose is often clinical and uninspired, almost as if the author took a case study and turned it into a novel. However, I still recommend reading the book for the knowledge gathered about the effects of Alzheimer's disease on the lives of patients and their families. I think Still Alice can be a valuable resource for those fearing the disease in themselves or a loved one. It's like a primer on Alzheimer's in a fictional setting, so perhaps less daunting than a nonfiction book on the subject.
 Still Alice September 6, 2010
Carol
Dealing with a similar situation in my life, it helped me look at the world through the eyes (in my case) of my mother. I am sharing this book with my family members and friends.
Bookie review of Still Alice August 31, 2010
The Bookies
Totally enjoyed the book. It was the book our bookclub decided to read. Enlightening to realize how the person is affected by Alzheimer Disease and not just the family. How confusing in those beginning stages where we all tend to second guess what we have or why we have it or why something just happened. Is it Menopause, brain tumor, a senior moment, stress, or just daily confusion???
 At times moving, at times annoying. August 28, 2010
Onthemove
I just finished Still Alice and for the most part it was a good read. I agree with some of the reviewers that the author's writing style isn't elegant, but it was not so bad that I couldn't get into the story and finish the book. I thought Genova did a good job showing the gradual decline that Alzheimer's brings, but I didn't feel as moved as I expected I would. I think one thing that really bothered me (and it's petty I suppose) is that we're reminded on almost every page that Alice is a HARVARD professor. I am a professor and liked how this is the profession Genova gave to Alice. Of course this disease is devastating to all who endure it, but making the character a person that relies on critical thinking and sharpness in writing and language daily gives the story an added twist. I guess I just felt that once we've been told that she's a Harvard professor, that's enough. A professor at Harvard or a professor at a community college would both have the same problems with the disease. Mentioning it over and over made Alice (and the author) seem a little like a snob. Like I said, this is not a huge detractor from the story, just something that bugged me. This story was one that kept me turning the pages, but not one that drew me in so much that I will keep the book to read it again. For those interested in Alzheimer's and memory it is something I would highly recommend. If you are looking for a tear jerker though, this is not it. There were a couple of poignant moments, but they didn't quite get me there.
Power of Perspective August 26, 2010
Michelle L. Paisley (Sacramento,CA)
I purchased Still Alice because I was doing a little research for a possible character conflict in my own fiction novel, but got so involved in the dialogue that I couldn't put it down! I appreciate the skillful way Genova is able to blend her knowledge of Alzheimer's with the (fictional) perspective of an authentic, relatable character. Even if you don't know of anyone with dementia in your personal life, the relationship dialogue between mother/daughter, husband/wife is honest and revealing.
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