Genova emphasizes the severity of Alzheimer’s and the urgentness for a cure. She gives a face to Alzheimer’s, allowing everyone to see past the disease and understand that it does not define a person. Because of this, readers empathize with Alice and feel encouraged to take steps towards finding a cure and raising awareness so that society can help as many people diagnosed as possible. Moreover, in Left Neglect, Sarah, a young mother of three children in elementary school, suffers from Left Neglect, a disease that paralyze the entire left side of the body. When her husband finds out that she has been in an accident, it is hard to accept that a very bright woman can no longer do something as simple as pick up her phone with her left hand. By rebuilding her relationship with her mother and having the support of her community and doctors, Sarah is eventually able to learn how to use the left side of her body. If those that suffer from disease like Left Neglect don’t receive the help they need, they will never be able to get healthier. Therefore, a small act of kindness, whether it a few motivating words or a small donation can serve as one step forward of change in the lives of those suffering. Lastly, in Love Anthony, it explains the short …show more content…
Police officers suffer in their job everyday, leaving their family and putting their life in danger, to ensure that others will be safe. In season 2, the police officer, Andy McNally, saves a young girl from being shot and eventually saves the rest of the children, by taking the bullet for them. She puts her life in danger, in hope of saving the little girl, as she values every human life and believes it’s important to put others before yourself, to spread justice and love in the community. Furthermore in season 3, detective, Jerry Barber, gets stabbed by the cab driver who abducted his colleague, Gail Peck. While, he was stabbed he placed his cell phone in the pocket of the cab driver, so the other police officers could track Gail with the GPS. Jerry Barber’s family, friends, and members of his community lost an asset to humanity. However, his life is not meaningless, as he was serving his life for others. Even though it cost him his life, Jerry was able to save another life, as it is better to die knowing your life meant something. Similarly, in season 4, Sam Swarek, risked his life for his colleague, Nick Collins, saving him from getting killed by a mass murderer. Sam lost his abilities to return to the workforce for a period of time, however, eventually he was able to recover. Henceforth, if he never took the bold decision to suffer and sacrifice, many innocent