Left Neglected has been on my TBR for a long time, and I'm so happy I finally picked it up. I found this book surprisingly fascinating. Until I looked at her author bio, I hadn't realized that Lisa Genova has a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard. Her using this expertise when writing a fictional narrative about a neurological condition called left neglect combined to make both a gripping read and a super interesting lesson on this condition.  I was also surprised to find that this wasn't a sad story. Rather, it was written in an inspirational, more upbeat voice.  I felt connected with Sarah as she learned to navigate her new world while simultaneously fighting to recover lost skills.  She was an inspiration!  Another thing I was drawn to was the family dynamics. This was more than a book about brain injury - it was a book about relationships, adapting, gaining new perspectives, and growing and changing together. If you loved her book Still Alice (one of my all-time favorites!), this is definitely one you'll want to check out. 


My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐