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From neuroscientist and New York Times best-selling writer of Still Alice comes a powerful and heartbreaking exploration of regret, forgiveness, independence, and what it means to be alive. An attained concert pianist, Richard received located ovations from people all over the world in awe of his unusual combination of psychological resonance and flawless approach. Every finger of his hands was a finely calibrated tool, dancing over the keys and dazzling each be aware with exacting precision. That was eight a few months ago. Richard now has ALS, and his complete right arm is paralyzed. His fingertips are impotent, still, devoid of possibility. The increased loss of his hand feels as though a fatality, a lack of real love, a divorce - his divorce. He understands his remaining arm should go next. Three years ago, Karina removed their framed wedding picture from the living room wall structure and hung a reflection there instead. But she still hasn't moved on. Karina is paralyzed by excuses and dread, stuck in an unfulfilling life as a piano tutor, afraid to pursue the road she abandoned as a young girl, blaming Richard and their failed relationship for all of it. When Richard becomes progressively more paralyzed which is no longer capable of go on his own, Karina becomes his hesitant caretaker. As Richard's muscles, tone of voice, and breath fade, both he and Karina make an effort to reconcile their past before it's too overdue. Poignant and powerful, Every Take note Played is a masterful exploration of redemption and what it means to find peacefulness inside of forgiveness.