'Left Neglected' by Lisa Genova follows the story of Sarah Nickerson, a high-powered executive and mother of three, who suffers a traumatic brain injury in a car accident, leading to a condition called Left Neglect. The book explores Sarah's journey of recovery, adaptation to her new reality, and reevaluation of her priorities in life. Through the eyes of Sarah, readers get a glimpse into the challenges of living with a neurological condition and the impact it has on her relationships and sense of self. Genova's writing style captures the emotional struggles and growth of the protagonist, offering a poignant and insightful narrative that delves into themes of family, identity, and resilience.
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Content warnings include discussions of traumatic brain injury, psychological struggles, familial conflicts, and emotional distress.
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From neuroscientist and bestselling author Lisa Genova comes a story of resilience in the face of a devastating diagnosis. After a car crash leaves a vibrant mother in her thirties with a traumatic brain disorder called "left neglect," she learns what truly matters most in life.
Sarah Nickerson, like any other working mom, is busy trying to have it all. One morning while racing to work and distracted by her cell phone, she looks away from the road for one second too long. In that blink of an eye, all the rapidly moving parts of her over-scheduled life come to a screeching halt. After a brain injury steals her awareness of everything on her left side, Sarah must retrain her mind to perceive the world as a whole. In so doing, she also learns how to pay attention to the people and parts of her life that matter most.
In this powerful and poignant New York Times bestseller, Lisa Genova explores what can happen when we are forced to change our perception of everything around us. Left Neglected is an unforgettable story about finding abundance in the most difficult of circumstances, learning to pay attention to the details, and nourishing what truly matters.
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4.5 stars. Lisa Genova never seem to be a disappointing read for me. I just love the way she writes characters dealing with different medical issues. You learn a lot about it but never feel info dumpy, you learn a long side the characters. I deeply feel for the characters and feel fully engaged in the story. This book feelt the same for me but I felt the end a little rushed, like I wanted more from it
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About the Author:
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 Neglected, Love Anthony, Inside the O'Briens, and Remember. Still Alice was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, and Kristen Stewart. Lisa graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in biopsychology and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University. She travels worldwide speaking about the neurological diseases she writes about and has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, Today, PBS NewsHour, CNN, and NPR. Her TED talk, What You Can Do To Prevent Alzheimer's, has been viewed over 2 million times.
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