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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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"Sarah Nickerson miraculously manages every minute of her day, and the day of her husband and three children. That is, until one day while driving, she looks away from the road for a few seconds and in the blink of an eye, suffers a traumatic brain injury. The injury completely erases the left side of her world, and because of that, she is forced to relinquish control of many aspects of her life. Without the ability to perform even the easiest of tasks, Sarah must rely on others to help regain her independence and heal, and in the meantime, she also discovers that what's really important is within reach, if only she'll slow down long enough to notice. I enjoyed Left neglected and was fascinated to learn more about traumatic brain injuries. Sarah Paulson does a wonderful job as narrator, also. "
— Julie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Neuroscientist Genova once again personalizes an actual disabling brain condition to create irresistibly readable and moving fiction.”
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“Lisa Genova is the Michael Crichton of brain science...This is huge, powerful human drama at its elegant best.”
— Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author -
“Genova is the master of getting into the heads of her characters, relating from the inside out...brilliantly. A well-told tale from a keen medical mind.”
— USA Today
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A New York Times bestseller
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Selected for the January 2011 Indie Next List
Left Neglected Listener Reviews
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" This book really makes you think that your life can change in a second. I am a new fan of this author and will read anything she writes, he book Still Alice still haunts me. Interesting read about Left Neglect which I had never heard of. "
— Nancy, 5/23/2011 -
" excellant and amazing and funny; the first half, when she returns home it gets very sappy and predictable. "
— Shadoh, 5/21/2011 -
" Different than Still Alice but still good. A little bit repetative at times but interesting "
— Aj, 5/20/2011 -
" this book was just as good as "still alice". i found the character in the book really relatable and her strength in dealing with adversity was amazing. "
— Abby, 5/20/2011 -
" fast read! Enjoyed the writing style. "
— Joan, 5/19/2011 -
" I loved this book. Makes me appreciate my everyday life so much more! "
— Sherry, 5/18/2011 -
" Not as good as Still Alice but an interesting read. "
— Diane, 5/16/2011
About Lisa Genova
Lisa Genova is the author of several New York Times bestsellers, including Still Alice, which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film. She graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in biopsychology and holds a PhD in neuroscience from Harvard University. Combining her knowledge as a neuroscientist and skills as a storyteller, she is also a sought-after speaker and edutainer. Her TED Talks on memory have been viewed over 11 million times, and she was featured in the PBS special Build a Better Memory Through Science. Visit her website LisaGenova.com or follow her on Instagram or Facebook @AuthorLisaGenova.