Love Anthony by Lisa Genova is a heart-wrenching story that delves into the lives of Olivia, a mother grieving the loss of her autistic son, and Beth, a woman navigating the challenges of a broken marriage. The book intricately weaves together the struggles of these two women, exploring themes of loss, love, and personal identity. Through the authentic voice of Anthony, an autistic child, the author sheds light on the complexities of autism and the impact it has on families.
Genova's writing style in Love Anthony is described as poignant and thought-provoking, offering readers a glimpse into the world of autism through the eyes of a non-verbal child. The story unfolds with depth and sensitivity, highlighting the emotional journeys of the characters as they come to terms with their grief and search for healing. The novel skillfully addresses the themes of unconditional love, personal growth, and the interconnectedness of human experiences.
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Content warnings for Love Anthony include themes of grief, loss of a child, infidelity, and emotional distress related to autism.
From The Publisher:
From neuroscientist and bestselling author of Still Alice, a moving novel about autism, friendship, and unconditional love.
In an insightful, deeply human story reminiscent of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Daniel Isn't Talking, and The Reason I Jump, Lisa Genova offers a unique perspective in fiction-the extraordinary voice of Anthony, a nonverbal boy with autism.
Anthony reveals a neurologically plausible peek inside the mind of autism, why he hates pronouns, why he loves swinging and the number three, how he experiences routine, joy, and love. In this powerfully unforgettable story, Anthony teaches two women about the power of friendship and helps them to discover the universal truths that connect us all.
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I'm conflicted on what star rating I should give. 3 or 4. I loved the parts dealing with Anthony's autism and he's mother struggles, gave me a real insight on how it's like to be a parent for a kid's with autism. That's a 4.
But the story that went besides that, I just didn't enjoy it as much and that is a 3 for me.
What can you read after
Love Anthony?
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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