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JANUARY 28, 2011
Left Neglected - Lisa Genova
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comments by CarolK

First before I give my views take a look a bas bleu's excellent review of Left Neglected on January 10th or the reader reviews on our catalog at  here
Bas bleu and I often chat about books and frequently like the same things. I love the conversations I have with bas bleu and many others of you so please keep posting and telling me the books you love when you visit our library.

Left Neglected - Lisa Genova

I was quite impressed with Lisa Genova's Still Alice, her debut novel depicting Alice Holland, a 50 year old Harvard professor, descent into Alzheimer's disease. Genova, who holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience got it just right in that first outing. The story stays with me and is one I recommend frequently.
 
When a first book is so good, can a second outing hold up?
 
The premise of the new book immediately caught my attention. Sarah Nickerson, holds a high octane job in a busy Human Relations Dept. 60 hour work weeks are the norm and this coupled with Sarah's husband, 3 children, and competitive nature keep her juggling and multi-tasking through life. While driving, one moment of distraction finds Sarah tragically injured in a car accident that leaves her with a syndrome called Left Neglect and questioning whether she'll ever recover to the person she once was. Left Neglect, damage to the brain, has similarities to a stroke, leaving the patient with no conception of the left side of their body or world beyond their field of vision. Fascinating, though heartbreaking.
 
Told in the first person, Sarah's handling of this major stumble in her life plan with the question of recovery is explored in the balance of the book.
 
I'm pleased to say Lisa Genova has done it again, providing an intriguing look at a little known medical syndrome while giving us a good story. Sarah's struggle with family relations, self image, goals and dreams, boil down to a new awareness of what truly matters. Left Neglected should be a solid good read for those liking women's contemporary fiction with believable characters.
 
Will Genova be able to make it three's a charm? I hope so!


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