"Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. D in neuroscience from Harvard University.
Alice Howland, happily married with three grown children and a house on the Cape, is a celebrated Harvard professor at the height of her career when she notices a forgetfulness creeping into her life. As confusion starts to cloud her thinking and her memory begins to fail her, she receives a devastating diagnosis: early onset Alzheimer's disease. Fiercely independent, Alice struggles to maintain her lifestyle and live in the moment, even as her sense of self is being stripped away. In turns heartbreaking, inspiring and terrifying, Still Alice captures in remarkable detail what's it's like to literally lose your mind..."

Acquired through PaperBackSwap.com (Unabridged on 7 CD's; read by the author)

This book is somewhat unique in that although it's fictional, it's written from the point of view of a person WITH Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease, rather than of a loved one dealing with the familial affects. I knew going into this that it would be a difficult read, primarily because this is one of those diseases that I think is one of the most difficult for caretakers. Any disease of the mind is difficult, but to see a loved one lose recognition of familiar people is heartbreaking. I've known acquaintances with Alzheimer's Disease in their families & I've heard the stories, and I've always been grateful (if that's the right word) that I've not had a family member of my own in this situation. And yes -- this book is full of emotion & makes you think about your own life & your mortality & the choices you've made.

I probably would've rated this book higher, had it not been that I earread the audio version. Lisa Genova herself was the reader, & while she's a capable reader as far as clarity, her monotone turned me off. I would've expected some more emotion in her voice, but it just wasn't there.

Passing along in booklady's bookbox.....

I thoroughly enjoyed 'Still Alice.' I was sure the subject would put me off...and the reader's voice wasn't the best.....but the story was great and written well. I was really anxious to get to my listening time each day! Have included it in Big John Lefty's book box so someone else can enjoy.

Chosen from Big John Lefty's audiobookbox.

A heartbreaking story of Alice's journey with early onset Alzheimer Disease. The story is told through Alice's point of view. So sad to feel yourself slipping away and there is nothing you can do to stop it. The story kept my attention and I was anxious to get back into my car to continue it.

Sending to Aberpeter in WA.

thanks dabercro

A very moving book about Alice, a Harvard professor diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. Although it was sad witnessing Alice's decline, the story was very engaging.

adding to BigJohnLefty's Other Audio Bookbox

Picked out from (the sadly departed and dearly missed) BigJohnLefty's bookbox. I've heard about this book so am glad to see this in the box. Thanks for sharing.

Really glad I got to read this, as I've heard about it for a while. It's a sad story as readers follow Alice's decline. The author is very skilled in selecting the poignant moments that so vividly illustrates her deterioration. So many little things we take for grant, this book will make you feel so grateful for all you have.

At one point in the story, Alice can no longer read a book, as she cannot retain the information of what was in the earlier part of the book, or even a few sentences ago. While I know Alzheimer's affects the memory, it didn't occur to me that it could affect reading in such a way. For a reader, this really hits home hard. I gazed around my room at all the books I have, all the books I hope to read one day - hey one day I'll retire and have nothing to do but read, right - and thought, gosh, now I really really don't want to get this disease.

This beautiful book has been enjoyed by many BCers in the U.S. As there is no longer any audio bookbox circulating around, I'm taking this across the pond, to explore new territories!

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This was left on the book buffet so I've brought it home to create an audio book box.

An interesting read but the main character doesn't attract sympathy. Throughout this novel I never got to know the characters. They came across as two-dimensional and it was as though I was watching them from a distance. I didn't believe in the way Alice's children behaved or that her husband could be so detached. The whole scenario of the dementia being revealed to the family was presented in a matter-of-fact, somewhat unemotional manner. At one point in the story, Alice can no longer read a book, as she cannot retain the information of what was in the earlier part of the book, or even a few sentences ago. While I know Alzheimer's affects the memory, it didn't occur to me that it could affect reading in such a way. For a reader, this really hits home hard. I gazed around my room at all the books I have, all the books I hope to read one day - hey one day I'll retire and have nothing to do but read, right?
I’ve got to agree with indygo88 Lisa Genova’s voice did nothing to help me enjoy this.

Adding to my 10th Bookiversary bookbox.

Rec'd in a lovely box of audio books to celebrate earthcarolanne's 10 years at Bookcrossing :o)

I tend to listen to audiobooks when travelling with hubby in the car, & as he doesn't like the sound of this, & I have it as a book, I'll probably offer as a RABCK.

On its way to daffodil-2

Received in the post today from Plum-Crazy along with several other e-books, a release bag and several b.c. labels Thanks very much. (I don't use e-books personally but requested this box to pass on to one of two friends who love them due to having sight problems.) However I have read a copy of this book and also seen the film, both of which I really enjoyed so it comes highly recommended.

This book was given to Snoopy56 today when we met for lunch, and not to one of my visually-challenged friends as previously planned.

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I already have books travelling in many countries around the world-a list can be found on my bookcrossing profile.

When re-releasing this book please be aware that airports are not a good place to leave books unless they have a specific book exchange shelf or area, due to security problems, so they may well just be disposed of. Also charity shops may well discard books that have been labelled in any way and they mostly chose only the books in the very best condition
to place on their shelves and discard the rest-so another bad release option.

Several people have recommended this book to me as being better than the film and I thought the film was brilliant so I am looking forward to listening to this.