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Lisa genova graduated valedictorian from bates college with a degree in biopsychology and holds a ph. One of our favorite authors, lisa genova is not only a renowned neuroscientist, but also the new york times bestselling author of. Still alice was adapted into an oscarwinning film starring julianne moore, alec baldwin, and kristen stewart. In lisa genovas new york times bestselling noveland academy awardwinning filmof resilience in the face of a devastating diagnosis, a vibrant mother in her thirties learns what matters most in life when a car crash leaves her with a traumatic brain disorder called left neglect. In lisa genovas extraordinary new york times bestselling novel, an accomplished woman slowly loses her thoughts and memories to alzheimers diseaseonly to discover that each day brings a new way of living and loving. Love anthony on apple books apple books apple apple. Acclaimed as the oliver sacks of fiction and the michael crichton of brain science, lisa genova is the new york times bestselling author of still alice, left. Lisa genova answers questions from goodreads members. Share 8 favorite books on bestselling author lisa genovas bookshelf. Inside lisa genovas medical best sellers usa today. In lisa genova s extraordinary new york times bestselling novel, an accomplished woman slowly loses her thoughts and memories to alzheimers diseaseonly to discover that each day brings a new way of living and loving. Author lisa genova turns scientific fact into fiction the.
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