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The Vanishing FamilyLove, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia

Robert Kolker

4.6/ 5 · Outstanding

The Vanishing Family by Robert Kolker, the author of Hidden Valley Road, is narrative science nonfiction about a Pennsylvania family of nine siblings carrying an inherited form of dementia. It braids a household's slow unraveling with the hunt for a cure, and it is hard to read and hard to put down.

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What is today's book of the day?: Today's Book of the Day is The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia by Robert Kolker. Our full review covers the verdict, who it's for, and what to expect before you commit.
How do you choose the book of the day?: Every pick is chosen by hand — a book we think is genuinely worth your time, not a paid placement. Each review is read, edited, and approved by a person before it's published. Read how we choose books.
Who is behind Book of the Day?: Book of the Day is independent. No publisher or retailer stands behind it. We've published a new book every day since 2024, each with a full written review and a score. Nobody pays for placement, and our Amazon affiliate links never change what gets picked. Read more about who we are.
What's a good book to read right now?: Start with today's pick above — it's the book we'd hand you today. Or browse every book we've reviewed by genre to match your mood.