Still Alice
Still Alice by Lisa Genova, published by Simon & Schuster on February 26, 2015, is a poignant narrative that explores the life of a woman grappling with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. At fifty, Alice Howland is a distinguished cognitive psychology professor at Harvard, but her world begins to unravel as she experiences forgetfulness and disorientation. The story delves into the profound impact of her diagnosis on her relationships with her family and her understanding of herself.
Readers will find a deeply emotional portrayal of Alice’s struggle to maintain her identity as her cognitive abilities decline. The narrative highlights themes of family dynamics and the search for meaning in the face of adversity. As Alice’s memory fades, her loved ones embark on a journey of discovery, learning to navigate the complexities of her condition while cherishing the essence of who she is. This UK edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, offering an insightful look into the challenges of living with Alzheimer’s and the enduring bonds of family.
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A moving story of a woman with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, now a major Academy Award-winning film starring Julianne Moore and Kristen Stewart.
Alice Howland is proud of the life she worked so hard to build. At fifty, she’s a cognitive psychology professor at Harvard and a renowned expert in linguistics, with a successful husband and three grown children. When she begins to grow forgetful and disoriented, she dismisses it for as long as she can until a tragic diagnosis changes her life – and her relationship with her family and the world around her – for ever.
Unable to care for herself, Alice struggles to find meaning and purpose as her concept of self gradually slips away. But Alice is a remarkable woman, and her family learn more about her and each other in their quest to hold on to the Alice they know. Her memory hanging by a frayed thread, she is living in the moment, living for each day. But she is still Alice.
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