I have finished Still Alice and I have mixed feelings about it.  I think the author did a wonderful job of creating this book from Alice's point of view.  I think he was incredibly selfish for even considering taking another job in the midst of his wife's illness.  On the other hand, he knew Alice wouldn't be around forever.  I am still torn about that issue.


Would I want to know if I carried the gene that would lead to Alzheimer's?  Absolutely.  My mother had breast cancer and after her death, her doctors approached me about genetic testing.  After giving it some thought, I had the test and it was negative.  In my opinion, not knowing would be much worse for me.


I have also completed The PostMortal.  When I read that the book was considered science fiction I was reluctant to start reading it.  I am so glad that I gave it a chance!  It has quickly became one of my favorites.  I thought I wanted to live forever but now I am not so sure.  


I have ordered the third book and am looking forward it's arrival!  I read through the other books much too quickly!


Emily


Emily,

Thanks for your post - I have another issue with Still Alice and am wondering if any one else has it - - - that of the author making such a big deal about Alice being a professor at Harvard.  Like her having ALZ was a bigger deal because of her profession.  Does that bother any one else? 

Also, Emily thank you for sharing such a personal experience to put it into perspective.  If breast cancer ran in my family, I like you would want the test because they can do something about it (to a point), not certain about ALZ.  Can't wait to hear your thoughts on The PM.  And to hear from others.

Congrats on being the very first to post!

Dr. W.