Still Alice

This is a very thought provoking novel, Still Alice by Lisa Genova. Harvard professor Alice Howland, aged 50, is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. The story is told from Alice's perspective and tracks her struggle to cope with her declining mind. The people she loves also find it difficult. The author is neuroscientist with a keen interest in Alzheimer's and her book has been endorsed by the Alzheimer's Society as her research into the subject which has produced this book gives a valuable insight into the disease. She has focused on the early onset aspect of a high achiever rather than much older patients as for younger people the diagnosis is more unexpected. A worthwhile read for those interested in Alzheimer's. 4/5