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Lisa Genova
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Lisa Genova

Lisa Genova graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. She is a member of the Dementia Advocacy, Support Network International and DementiaUSA and is an online... Read full bio

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Q. If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?
A. Shakespeare. Tell me everything.
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My life in 8 words: "Blessed, expressive, unplanned, increasingly fearless, hopeful, in love"
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February 4, 2009
How did I get here? So many of my roads have led me here, it must be inevitable. Let me start at the beginning. Inspired by...
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Jan 31, 2012
Lisa Genova Box Set will be released on December 06, 2011 in eBook
Dec 06, 2011
Lisa Genova Box Set is now available in eBook
Dec 06, 2011
Left Neglected will be released on July 26, 2011 in Trade Paperback
Jul 26, 2011
Left Neglected is now available in Trade Paperback
Jul 26, 2011
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Jan 04, 2011
Left Neglected is now available in Compact Disk, eBook
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Left Neglected will be released on January 04, 2011 in Compact Disk, eBook
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Left Neglected will be released on January 04, 2011 in eAudio
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Left Neglected is now available in eAudio
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Lisa Genova Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. Say YES whenever possible Q. If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be? A. Chocolate Q. What 3 personal qualities are most important to you? A. honesty, adventure, compassion Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. Acting Q. What’s your greatest flaw? A. Probably impatience. I'll go ask my husband, he'll know. Learn more about Lisa Genova

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Findlay Courier, February 10, 2012
...This year's book selection is "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova. The book is about a 50-year-old woman's descent into early Alzheimer's disease. The discussions will be moderated by library staff members in the library's Lindamood Room...
Findlay Courier, February 10, 2012
...Tickets are now available to hear Lisa Genova, author of the best-selling novel "Still Alice." Genova will speak at 7 p.m. March 2 at Central Auditorium as part of the 10th annual CommunityREAD event. She...
Saanich News, February 9, 2012
...Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in PMPL’s ParkLane Room. Readers will discuss Lisa Genova’s heartbreaking novel Still Alice, a compelling story that offers the reader a unique point of view on the devastation caused by Alzheimer’s. No time...
Southtown Star, February 9, 2012
...Temple B’nai Yehuda, 1424 W. 182nd St., Homewood. The book to be discussed is “Left Neglected” by Lisa Genova. Information: (708) 388-8268. Anime Club: The Richton Park Public Library, 4045 Sauk Trail, will host the Friday Night Anime Club from...
Sun-Journal, January 26, 2012
...Lisa Genova's best-selling nove "Still Alice" is about a women suffering from Alzheimer's. - Phyllis Graber Jensen LEWISTON — Lisa Genova, best-selling author of novels "Still Alice" and "Left...
Westfield Patch, January 12, 2012
...upcoming books to be dicussed and meeting dates. She previewed the club's next novel 'Left Neglected' by Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist, whose debut novel 'Still Alice' detailed a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease....
Southampton Patch, December 29, 2011
...When: January 9, 2012 Time: 5:00 pm The group will be discussing the book Still Alice  by Lisa Genova,  Website: http://www.myrml.org Phone: 631-283-0774 Email: info@myrml.org Price: $0...
Toledoblade.com, December 17, 2011
...careers, conflict, and suffering. The CommunityREAD committee and the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation is asking residents to read Lisa Genova's novel, Still Alice, which tells the story of a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early-onset...
Psychology Today, December 6, 2011
...Alzheimer's Disease and family tradition? On my list: Buffalo Lockjaw, by Greg Ames, and Still Alice, by Lisa Genova. Copyright Meika Loe Meika Loe is Associate Professor of Sociology and Women's Studies at Colgate University. She is the author of :...
Findlay Courier, December 1, 2011
...The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation has selected "Still Alice," a novel by Lisa Genova, as its 2012 CommunityRead feature book. Genova will speak at 7 p.m. March 2 at Central Auditorium. A book signing will follow. Many other community events...
Midland Daily News, November 20, 2011
...with Alzheimer’s. There are other helpful, touching and insightful books on the topic. They include: Still, Alice Lisa Genova The Forgetting: Alzheimer’s: Portrait of an Epidemic, David Shenk Dancing With Rose, Lauren Kessler Alzheimer’s From the...
This Week Grandview, November 17, 2011
...Thursday Morning Book Group. Held at Old Worthington Library, 820 High St., winter selections include “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova on Jan. 26 and “The Next Thing on My List” by Jill Smolinski on Feb. 23...
Plainview Patch, November 17, 2011
..."Cover to Cover" book club holds a discussion today at 10:30 a.m. about "Still Alice" by Lisa Genova, If you've been looking for a book club to join and meet new people, here it is. 3. Did you see our story about "Rehearsal for Murder,"...
Bookseller, November 17, 2011
...more opportunity and choice than ever before. If you have been considering writing a book do it! As Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice, who published with us because she could not get a traditional publisher to pick her up, said, It just doesn't do any...