Author Lisa Genova at the Swampscott Public Library

Lisa Genova, author of Still Alice, story of a woman in her prime plummeting into Alzheimer’s disease, will speak at the library Monday, October 24th at 7:00pm. She is also the author of Left Neglected, the story of a woman involved in a devastating car accident which leaves her crippled with a debilitating brain disorder. Lisa graduated valedictorian from Bates College with a degree in Biopsychology and holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Harvard University. She is a member of the Dementia Advocacy, Support Network International and DementiaUSA and is an online columnist for National Alzheimer’s Association. Free tickets will be available starting Friday, October 7th.