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nanuska_153
Still Alice | Lisa Genova
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Alice is a brilliant Harvard Professor, wife and mother that has to face life with early onset Alzheimer diseased when she's diagnosed at only fifty years old. Alice's curse is the reader's blessing, there's no rush to move through the pages, to know what happens next, because sadly Alzheimer doesn't have a cure, doesn't have hope, you just have to enjoy every minute of consciousness until the darkness arrives. ⬇️

nanuska_153 The family arguments are so realistic that can be heartbreaking, it's narrated by Alice herself so they feel personal. Although it's obviously not an easy read if you have family members going through dementia or Alzheimer, it's a great book club read because it raises a lot of interesting questions. 3w
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CBee
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@CSeydel this was such a winner for me - thank you for including it on your list! It was written in such a unique way, but I found it beautiful. Sad, yes, but also hopeful, funny at times, and so many wonderful characters. Ruth was the best. Funny story - my oldest son has a little cup filled with misshapen M&M‘s, like her almonds ♥️😊 #auldlangspine @monalyisha

CSeydel Oh that is funny! 3w
CSeydel Yes I felt this was unique and hard to encapsulate in a simple review/description. I gave away my copy, but now I‘m wishing I hadn‘t - I‘d like to reread it (edited) 3w
CBee @CSeydel I think some might not like the way it was written, but it really worked for me. Almost like a diary format with the dates. I loved the journal that her dad kept when she was little ♥️ 3w
CSeydel Yes! Me too. 3w
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CBee
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I thought I couldn‘t read books with characters who have dementia (due to plenty of personal experience), but I‘m loving this one. And this quote really struck me. Is anyone really “sane,” though? 🤷‍♀️🧐😂 @CSeydel #auldlangspine #ALSpine

Cuilin It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society!!! - Krishnamurti 4w
CBee @Cuilin great quote 👍🏻 4w
eclectic-reader I really liked this one when I read it several years ago 4w
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CBee @eclectic-reader it‘s a bit all over the place but not in a nonsensical sort of way. I like it very much so far. 4w
eclectic-reader Have you read Real Americans? I haven't gotten around to it yet, but i'm intrigued 4w
CBee @eclectic-reader I haven‘t! I‘ve heard good things though! 4w
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CSeydel
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Ruthiella I read this a few years ago and really liked it. 😃 3mo
Andrew65 An intriguing title. 3mo
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Kristy_K
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Even with less than 100 pages, Backman can infuse a story with depth and emotion.

bookaholic1 He's coming out with a new book in May I believe.. 3mo
Kristy_K @bookaholic1 He is and I just got approved for the ARC last week! 3mo
bookaholic1 SWEET!! 3mo
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Ddzmini
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This is a sad story but a heartfelt one … from the beginning you realize this is a special story about Alzheimer‘s/dementia (?)… I really love how Beckman presents different mental health issue in his books loved it … even though it‘s a sad book

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mcctrish
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This novella was on a book list of books that feel like a hug and part of a big library hold list I registered. I usually feel like November is a tough slog, between the time change and weather it kind of sucks the joy out of you. This is a bittersweet book about dementia, generations of family, and love.

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Kristy_K
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I should have known this was going to be a heavier novel by the synopsis, but I was still surprised by how much it hit me. The complexity of emotions Kate experiences throughout the book is so well written. I loved the depth and intention put into it. I consider this a novel about a woman who experiences a great loss and learns to become whole again. Really well done by the author (and the acknowledgements make it all the more poignant).

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britt_brooke
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Rachel Khong was so sweet and lovely! She also brought her own copy of Real Americans for all of us readers to sign which was so cool.

BennettBookworm That‘s so cool! I‘ve never heard of an author having their readers sign—genius! 5mo
britt_brooke @BennettBookworm Same! I thought it was such a thoughtful idea. 🩷 5mo
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