Upon being asked about her motivation to opt for a fictional narrative, Lisa told Boston Magazine, “I think the general public’s perception of this disease, which was certainly mine back when my grandmother had this, is Alzheimer’s is a disease of the dying elderly. While researching for her book, they helped Lisa empathize with and understand the condition and ultimately taught her what no other textbook could - “what does it feel like to have Alzheimer’s?” However, when none of the material helped, she decided to channel it into fiction and got in touch with various individuals living with the disorder. This led her to try and understand the condition through textbooks, research papers, and self-help books. Inspired by her grandma, Angelina Genova, who got diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in her mid-80s, Lisa penned the novel intending to showcase how a person battling neurologic disorders like Alzheimer’s and early-onset dementia leads their life.Īs mentioned on ABC News, Lisa Genova didn’t know how to be with her grandmother as she coped with the condition. Directors Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland adapted the thought-provoking drama film from the 2007 book of the same name by Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist and author.
No, ‘Still Alice’ is not based on a true story.
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