Still Alice

Synopsis: Alice Howland is the epitome of a successful woman. She is a cognitive psychology professor at Harvard and a world-renowned expert in linguistics. She is married to a successful husband and has three grown and independent children. But in one unexpected and terrifying diagnosis, she is forced to adapt to the changes in her life -- and her relationships -- forever.

Review: I just finished this book less than an hour ago, and I have to tell you the truth, I am still sitting here, left completely heart broken by its story.
I will try not to make this a long review, so I will get to the point: This is a book you have to read. It is a haunting story -- a poignant portrait of Alzheimer's.
I can't even begin to explain to you, how I have always felt that Alzheimer's disease is one of the worst illnesses to have. With Alzheimer's, it's as if you have no choice with your own life anymore. You lose your mind -- everything about it; memories, feelings, thoughts, knowledge. You forget how to do basic things from urinating to finding the bathroom in your own home. You forget how to read. You forget how to write. You forget what you just said a minute ago. You even forget how to speak. Over time, the person with this harrowing disease will wake up not even remembering their own name, who their loved ones are, how old they are, where they are, among many other things. Though there are medication to help for the progression to slow, there is no cure. I can only hope that someday, there will be.
Still Alice by Lisa Genova is a book that had to be told, and one I highly recommend everyone to read. It is a heart wrenching and unforgettable story that is written to call for awareness.