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“She wished she had cancer instead. She'd trade Alzheimer's for cancer in a heartbeat. She felt ashamed for wishing this, and it was certainly a pointless bargaining, but she permitted herself the fantasy anyway. With cancer, she'd have something to fight. There was surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. There was the chance that she could win. Her family and the community at Harvard would rally behind her battle and consider it noble. And even if it defeated her in the end, she'd be able to look them knowingly in the eye and say good-bye before she left.”

Quote by Lisa Genova

Book:Still Alice
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Still Alice

Still Alice is a narrative that follows Alice Howland, a linguistics professor, as she faces the devastating diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The story delves into the emotional and intellectual challenges Alice encounters, offering a raw and intimate portrayal of the disease's impact on her life, relationships, and career. The novel explores themes of identity, memory, and the human spirit in the face of adversity. more

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Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova

Lisa Genova, born in 1970, is an American author known for her insightful exploration of medicine, psychology, and human emotions in her works. more

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