This is a quick and easy read about memory, how it’s formed, how to keep it and how to potentially lose it. Lisa Genova introduces the different types of memories such as motor, semantic and episodic, which part of the brain is employed for each of these and how we can manifest them. Interestingly, our semantic memories - essentially our story - is never really accurate but only one viewpoint. Genova details the distinction between normal forgetfulness, often due to our lack of attention, and the onset of Alzheimer’s or other dementia; and most importantly lists several actions we can all take to minimize the risk and/or delay the onset of these diseases.
I appreciate the directness of the writing style, but found it at times slightly repetitive. Nevertheless, I recommend it for a first dive into the subject.