Remember: The Science of Memory and Art Forgetting - Lisa Genova

Remembering and forgetting, explained by a neuroscientist who combines science with storytelling. This New York Times bestseller, written by Lisa Genova, explores how memories are formed, how we retrieve them, and why forgetting is a normal part of being human. It differentiates everyday lapses from memory loss linked to conditions like Alzheimer’s, and offers insight into protecting and relating differently to our memories. Drawing on scientific detail and accessible writing, the book invites readers to rethink memory and its impact on daily life, relationships, and self-understanding.

Genova, a neuroscientist and acclaimed novelist, uses clear explanations to illuminate why some memories endure while others fade, and why some moments are remembered for a lifetime while others last only briefly. The work combines research with narrative flair, aiming to reduce fear around memory lapses and to empower readers with practical perspectives on memory.

Publication details: Author: Lisa Genova. Published 2022. Pages: 272. Paperback edition by Atlantic Books, 1st edition. Release: 03/11/2022.

Kenmerken

• Verkenning van geheugen in menselijk handelen
• Uitleg over normaal vergeten versus ziektegeïnduceerd geheugenverlies
• Toegankelijke combinatie van wetenschap en literatuur
• Praktische inzichten voor betere omgang met herinneringen
• Voor iedereen die nadenkt over geheugen en dagelijkse lapses
• Geschreven door een neurowetenschapper en romanmaakster