threeboysmom
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I've read both of these. I also could not stand Life and Life. Still Alice is one of my favorites. The movie was good too but does not do the book justice. Just reading a story from the patient's perspective was unusual. The movie could not capture that at all.
My mom asked me recently if I was going to see the movie now that I've finished the book. I thought about it for a few seconds and realized there's no way a movie can do this book properly. So won't be bothering with it which is fine with me - more time for reading!
Finished 5/20, Me Before You, over the weekend. I must say this is the most enjoyable book I've read this year although the subject matter was slightly uncomfortable for me. I liked the author's writing style although it's not my usual type of book and will probably read more from her in the future. Currently reading The Husband's Secret and it's holding my interest so far.
That was my favorite book of 2014. It's one of the few books that I won't be forgetting. Love the author - have read several by her now!
I just finished this one. I put it off because I've had grandparents with Alzheimers. I really liked it!
I don't know anyone with Alzheimers personally. I'm so sorry about your grandparents. I enjoyed the book in that it put the readers into the mind of the patient, and I strongly feel that the more people are educated about a certain illness or disease, the less uncomfortable they will be when around a person with that disease. This book was a good reminder that even though a person may have dementia, the person they were before the disease hit is still very much inside despite the fog that is clouding their brain. They're just trapped and struggling to find their way out. I can't imagine how frustrating it must be for them to be so confused all the time.
I finished Still Alice over the weekend - would give it 5 stars. Absolutely loved it and highly recommend it.
Currently reading Save Me by Lisa Scottoline (a recommendation by my mom).