Still Alice

Alice Howland, a distinguished Harvard professor, begins experiencing troubling memory lapses . She forgets words during lectures and becomes disoriented in familiar places. Initially attributing these lapses to menopause and stress, Alice grows increasingly concerned as the incidents become more frequent and severe. Her husband, John , dismisses her worries, attributing them to her busy schedule and age. However, Alice 's intuition tells her something more serious is at play, setting the stage for a life-altering journey. After undergoing a series of tests, Alice is diagnosed with early-onset

Theme 1: Diagnosis: A Shocking Revelation

This thread running through Still Alice gives the story its emotional weight. Lisa Genova weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: Family Secrets and Genetic Fears

Family and belonging sit at the heart of Still Alice. Lisa Genova examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

What Readers Say About Still Alice

Still Alice has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Lisa Genova's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Diagnosis: A Shocking Revelation" — Lisa Genova, Still Alice

About the Author

Lisa Genova is the author of Still Alice. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.