tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post6875265373732493321..comments2024-03-25T20:57:40.930-04:00Comments on Gulfside Musing: Still Alice by Lisa GenovaJoAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-13066316254849277552014-12-13T13:03:35.935-05:002014-12-13T13:03:35.935-05:00Alexandra - I didn't realize Still Alice start...Alexandra - I didn't realize Still Alice started out as a self-published book, but I'm not surprised. Still need to watch the movie with Julianne Moore. Thanks for your comment.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-49367613316526668712014-12-13T10:19:33.492-05:002014-12-13T10:19:33.492-05:00I agree with you and was glad to read you felt the...I agree with you and was glad to read you felt the same way about this book. Now it is a film and Julianne Moore is getting raves. Her performance will probably make the story even more heartbreaking. Still Alice started out as a self-published book.Alexandrahttp://www.alexandragrabbe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-78226401109442391102013-07-18T19:32:39.460-04:002013-07-18T19:32:39.460-04:00Brenda - Telling the story from Alice's perspe...Brenda - Telling the story from Alice's perspective is what makes this such a unique novel... and I don't think I've ever sobbed like that while reading a book before. Very true that life can change in a moment. Each day is a gift.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25789997128871830962013-07-18T06:51:38.884-04:002013-07-18T06:51:38.884-04:00When I read this book awhile ago I was so caught u...When I read this book awhile ago I was so caught up in the story that I didn't notice "the clunky writing." I thought it was brilliant that the author tackled this subject and shows from inside the mind of Alice what it was like to have this dreaded disease, and so young! I too sobbed at the end. It hits too close to home. Not b/c I am worried about getting Alzeheimer's, but b/c your life can change in a moment and we take so much for granted. Thanks for reviewing. Mrs. Fryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017425815067633696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-67252139372221501272013-07-16T22:28:32.541-04:002013-07-16T22:28:32.541-04:00Lindsay - I was very impressed with Genova's u...Lindsay - I was very impressed with Genova's understanding of the subject and her portrayal of Alice, but was underwhelmed with the writing. Still trying to decide whether I'll read her other books.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-73575710900175785232013-07-15T14:24:04.833-04:002013-07-15T14:24:04.833-04:00I found this very moving too when I read it. I tho...I found this very moving too when I read it. I thought her next book Left Neglected was touching too, but I haven't read her third yet.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731930823596505781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-33681310846371902942013-07-15T08:08:34.825-04:002013-07-15T08:08:34.825-04:00Staci - PS I'm still trying to decide about he...Staci - PS I'm still trying to decide about her other books.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-7639139545651001062013-07-15T08:07:56.091-04:002013-07-15T08:07:56.091-04:00Staci - I know this is a book that strikes many pe...Staci - I know this is a book that strikes many people at such a deep level. My grandmother and MIL suffered from this horrible disease, too.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-14524855531042711802013-07-15T08:05:26.128-04:002013-07-15T08:05:26.128-04:00Arti - I thought of that movie as I was reading......Arti - I thought of that movie as I was reading... it may be too sad for me though.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-12914077887501552932013-07-15T08:03:38.896-04:002013-07-15T08:03:38.896-04:00Jennifer - Me, too... it's been ages since I c...Jennifer - Me, too... it's been ages since I cried like that at a book!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-4332387797867214012013-07-15T08:03:03.307-04:002013-07-15T08:03:03.307-04:00Diane - I did enjoy it, but was expecting to like ...Diane - I did enjoy it, but was expecting to like it more than I did. I know what you mean about it having a nonfiction feeling.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-76224202996501035982013-07-14T21:54:43.345-04:002013-07-14T21:54:43.345-04:00I really loved this book and it struck a deep chor...I really loved this book and it struck a deep chord within me. I have her other books still to read!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-30615135566930053902013-07-14T21:54:02.574-04:002013-07-14T21:54:02.574-04:00I really loved this book. I read it right after my...I really loved this book. I read it right after my Grandpa passed away from complications due to Alzheimer's. Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-79638868412825714942013-07-14T00:34:03.297-04:002013-07-14T00:34:03.297-04:00I think I'm content just to read your review. ...I think I'm content just to read your review. Thanks for sharing this very real issue. Have you seen the Oscar nominated movie <em>Away From Her</em> based on Alice Munro's short story? Julie Christie plays a wife falling into the abyss of Alzeimer's, Sarah Polley directs. Just in case you might want to see a visualized version. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47992439740475406022013-07-13T07:55:13.301-04:002013-07-13T07:55:13.301-04:00I sobbed like a MANIAC when I read this. Whew.I sobbed like a MANIAC when I read this. Whew.The Relentless Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059240496186812005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-48138910471220933282013-07-12T20:39:11.251-04:002013-07-12T20:39:11.251-04:00I read this nearly 5 years ago, but recall feeling...I read this nearly 5 years ago, but recall feeling like I was reading NF. I did enjoy it though.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-25015844720549296422013-07-12T17:08:27.838-04:002013-07-12T17:08:27.838-04:00Stacybuckeye - This is such a sad book... not sure...Stacybuckeye - This is such a sad book... not sure you can ever prepare for this one.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-71006812135931293142013-07-12T17:07:42.042-04:002013-07-12T17:07:42.042-04:00Kim - Definitely worthwhile, but oh so sad...Kim - Definitely worthwhile, but oh so sad...JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-57805454196140106322013-07-11T23:57:11.585-04:002013-07-11T23:57:11.585-04:00I want to read this one, but am waiting for a happ...I want to read this one, but am waiting for a happier time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-47699500563801856632013-07-11T22:27:46.184-04:002013-07-11T22:27:46.184-04:00I have had this book on my shelf for quite some ti...I have had this book on my shelf for quite some time--and kind of forgot about it until now. It sounds like a worthwhile book to me!<br />*smiles* Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13029664492284742183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-23286254485640481492013-07-11T21:24:28.613-04:002013-07-11T21:24:28.613-04:00Shelley - This book was in my tbr pile for over tw...Shelley - This book was in my tbr pile for over two years, so I guess I must have been avoiding it, too. Once I actually started reading, it only took two or three evenings to finish...but so horribly sad! Bring on the blueberries and crosswords!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-59581853648262108352013-07-11T21:16:40.388-04:002013-07-11T21:16:40.388-04:00Lisa - You're right, Genova's stories and ...Lisa - You're right, Genova's stories and knowledge translate into perfectly good novels. Yet I can't help but feel Still Alice could have been so much more. I doubt I will read Left Neglected.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-44007398476997029932013-07-11T21:15:11.459-04:002013-07-11T21:15:11.459-04:00This book scares me and I haven't been able to...This book scares me and I haven't been able to read it yet! I loaned it to my SIL and she said she couldn't put it down, but it was incredibly sad. Just thinking about the book makes me want to go eat some blueberries and do a crossword puzzle, just in case it really helps prevent Alzheimer's! Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-85385203121762208892013-07-11T21:12:43.979-04:002013-07-11T21:12:43.979-04:00Judith - I had to google the name of the film (Aw...Judith - I had to google the name of the film (Away From Her), but can tell you it's one I've been avoiding for years. As you say, dementia is so common, and yet so hard to face. Still Alice offers an interesting perspective on this subject and I am glad to have read it.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7080965436653289398.post-39461044989779325232013-07-11T20:58:03.160-04:002013-07-11T20:58:03.160-04:00Audrey - I'm sure the same would be true for a...Audrey - I'm sure the same would be true for a few of my book club members, too. This book is unique in being told from the sufferer's perspective..yet very painful for so many to read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com