Super Short Summary

We Are Not Ourselves by Matthew Thomas is a 2014 debut novel that follows Eileen Tumulty Leary from a challenging childhood with her alcoholic father and depressed mother, through her academic achievements, marriage to scientist Ed Leary, the birth of their son Connell, and the struggles the family faces as Ed develops early-onset Alzheimer’s. The narrative highlights Eileen's resilience and dedication amid life's trials. Sensitive topics include alcoholism, domestic violence, and mental health issues.