Yes. It's a true story. The book is really moving as it shows how a highly intelligent woman like Alice struggles with Alzheimer's. It makes people understand the cruel reality of this disease, not just for the patient but also for the family members who have to watch their loved one change.
Yes, it is. 'Still Alice' is a true - story - based book. It's a heart - wrenching account of a person's battle with Alzheimer's. It shows Alice's journey from being a fully functional individual to slowly losing her cognitive abilities, which is all too real for many who are dealing with this disease in real life.