Still Alice
By Lisa Genova
Old but unknown surroundings. Alice lives surrounded by people who have been there through her life yet she doesn't know them. Sure she can say their names, for now, yet she doesn't really know them. Who are they to her? How did they come into her life? Where is she and why is she there? These are the questions Alice thinks in her head.
Alice is diagnosed with Alzheimers and this is a shock to her and her family. They are unsure of what to do and what to say around her. Her family whom she was once so close to were treating her like an outcast. They make the choices for her now and she just obliges and goes along with what they say, she doesn't know any better. They look out for her and show her the love she needs. Her life went from her peak of amazement, wisdom, and knowledge to someone others now need to take care of and look after as if she were a kid. They connect with her and try to make her as comfortable and happy as possible. They know who she is and what she once was and respect and love her. Alice sees this and appreciates them for it.
I would recommend this book to people of all ages. You see how even when the worse thing imaginable is happening you can still get through it and have a happy life. The book touches you and is heartwarming. Seeing how hard her life has gotten and how she deals with it is beautiful and encourages others to enjoy life and that not everything is as bad as you make it out to be. I feel that her story gives hope to others in the same situation, both the families and the ones in Alice's spot. I would highly recommend this book.
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