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Book Review of Still Alice

Still Alice
Still Alice
Author: Lisa Genova
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Think that Alzheimer's only happens to the elderly? You won't after reading the story of fifty year old Alice Howland, a Harvard professor. Alice's occasional lapses of memory, which she first attributed to menopausal symptoms, start her on a journey into the dark and frightning world of Alzheimer's.

Thought-provoking story told from the patient's viewpoint. Good reference for those who are dealing with family or friends with this disease.

Scary to even contemplate - makes me remember every lapse in memory I've ever had!