Lisa Genova: She lets us into their worlds

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda by Bobi NYC

Jul 28, 202600:36:50Society & Culture

A neuroscientist who also writes novels – including one that became an award-winning movie – Lisa Genova lets us experience the stories lived by people with brain diseases ranging from Alzheimer's to bipolar disorder.

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