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July 30, 2025 31 mins

Lisa Genova a best-selling author and Harvard-trained neuroscientist. I talked with her for her book about Still Alice—an emotional look at Alzheimer’s. I’ll look in “the vault” to find that interview for you. Still Alice was made into a major motion picture starring Julianne Moore. She won an Oscar for her role as Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor descending into Alzheimer’s. The film is available on Prime Video, YouTube and Apple TV. Warning: keep a box of tissues handy.

Each of Genova’s books explores the mysteries of the human brain. Her newest book, More or Less Maddy, focuses on bi-polar disorder with her usual blend of science and heart. It is a deeply empathetic look at a young woman (she’s just starting her first year in college) who is struggling to understand and accept a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. We are right there with Maddy Banks as she goes on a roller coaster ride of extreme highs and devastating lows. We are right there as her life spins out of control. We also get the perspective of her family as they attempt to cope—frustration, denial, tough love…nothing works. Spoiler alert: there is no “happy ending” but there is understanding, acceptance and humor, including a stint in a comedy club. (NB: Genova enrolled in a comedy workshop to get those chapters right). The book is raw, emotional and informative. Warning: keep a box of tissues handy.

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