Mind Thief The Story of Alzheimers

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Accomplished popular science. Yu delivers an expert account of the groundbreaking research that revealed the genetics and biochemistry of [Alzheimer’s] disease.– “Kirkus”

Engagingly written and thoroughly researched, Mind Thief pulls together the history, biology, and sociology of Alzheimer’s disease. The best history of the illness I have read.–Peter V. Rabins, Richman Family Professor of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Emeritus, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Of immense value for both the medical community and the non-specialist general reader with an interest in the subject, ‘Mind Thief: The Story of Alzheimer’s’ is exceptionally well written and thoroughly ‘reader friendly’ in organization and presentation. Enhanced for academia with the inclusion of fifty-six pages of Notes, a fifty-four page Bibliography, and a fourteen page Index, ‘Mind Thief: The Story of Alzheimer’s’ is an essential and core addition to community, college and university library Health/Medicine/Psychology collections in general, and Alzheimer’s supplemental studies curriculums in particular.– “Midwest Book Review”

Yu addresses an important, difficult topic in an accurate, approachable way. Mind Thief offers deeply researched insights and critique alongside human interest stories that dig deep into the study of Alzheimer’s. This book will be of interest to scientists interested in the long, difficult struggle to find a cure as well as to families affected by this devastating disease.–Philip E. Hockberger, associate vice president for research and associate professor of physiology, Feinberg School of Medicine

Yu captivates with gripping tales of individual trials and triumphs. Her clear, concise explanations … are amaster class in science writing.– “Discover Magazine”

Yu examines, assimilates, and presents a prodigious amount of information on the complex history of Alzheimer’s disease and the scientific work it has inspired. Everything is laid out in a clever, easily accessible manner that makes this information-rich book enjoyable for scientists and nonscientists alike.–Mary Michaelis, professor emeritus, University of Kansas School of Pharmacy