Many thanks to NetGalley and especially to Harmony Publishing for granting my wish to receive a digital ARC of the new non-fiction book by one of my favorite authors, Lisa Genova. 5 stars for a book I won't soon forget (sorry!).
As we get older, memory becomes something we think about a lot. I can't find my phone - am I getting dementia? Where did I park my car? Why can I remember all the words to that song I loved in the 70s but can't remember why I came into this room? If you have a relative who suffered from dementia, the fear is even worse. Take a deep breath and read this book! Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist and author of Still Alice, a novel on early-onset Alzheimer's, walks us through how we remember and how we forget and why both are important. Plus, she gives practical tips on helping our brains - sleep, eat right, exercise, use Google and lists. This is a fascinating book with loads of studies to emphasize points. It's never dry reading material but actually a book you want to just sit down and read through.
If you are new to Lisa Genova, her novels are completely wonderful - she is a gifted storyteller who also teaches you about disease and its impacts. All of her books are highly recommended - don't miss this one!
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