Still Alice: a novel, by Lisa Genova

What is having Alzheimer's disease like, from the point of view of the person who has it? This fragile story has a hard-hitting impact. Alice Howland, a 50-year-old Harvard professor, finally goes to the doctor to find out if she's in menopause, because she's had a few episodes that don't make sense to her. Early onset Alzheimer's disease, is the diagnosis. The scientist in her carefully observes herself. She makes a daily to-do list on her Blackberry, including asking herself five questions, with a note to herself on what to do if she can't answer those questions. She watches the effect that her behavior has on her husband and children. Both personal and objective, this novel will haunt you. I'm recommending this book to everyone.