Poignant and powerful, Every Note Played is a masterful exploration of redemption and what it means to find peace inside of forgiveness. sort by Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this 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. As Richard's muscles, voice, and breath fade, both he and Karina try to reconcile their past before it's too late. Books by Lisa Genova (Author of Still Alice) Books by Lisa Genova Lisa Genova Average rating 4.20 543,767 ratings 55,407 reviews shelved 1,117,812 times Showing 27 distinct works. When Richard becomes increasingly paralyzed and is no longer able to live on his own, Karina becomes his reluctant caretaker. D in neuroscience from Harvard University. 1) Still Alice 2) Left neglected 3) Remember: the science of memory and the art of forgetting 4) Every note played: a novel 5) Inside the OBriens: a novel. Karina is paralyzed by excuses and fear, stuck in an unfulfilling life as a piano teacher, afraid to pursue the path she abandoned as a young woman, blaming Richard and their failed marriage for all of it. Reading Guide Book Summary Still Alice is a compelling debut novel about a 50-year-old womans sudden descent into early onset Alzheimers disease, written by first-time author Lisa Genova, who holds a Ph. Three years ago, Karina removed their framed wedding picture from the living room wall and hung a mirror there instead. The loss of his hand feels like a death, a loss of true love, a divorce-his divorce. His fingers are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. Richard now has ALS, and his entire right arm is paralyzed. Youve likely already read her book Still Alice, or seen the major motion picture. Author Lisa Genova is a neuroscientist who explores the mysteries of the brain in novels such as Still Alice and Left Neglected. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated instrument, dancing across the keys and striking each note with exacting precision. Lisa grew up in Waltham, MA and has three children, ages 18, 10 and 7. An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique.

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