Lisa Genova’s debut novel about a 50-year-old woman diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease follows Alice Howland over the course of two years, from disquieting episodes of forgetfulness to the sad final scene in which she sits, holding her first grandchild without really knowing who the baby is. Its early chapters are likely to be especially unnerving for readers over 40, who almost all have moments when they fear that normal middle-aged memory lapses are symptoms of something more serious. … Back to Article
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