We all face moments that bring us to our knees- heartbreak, trauma, illness. When things don't go to plan this is the book to reach for - an inspirational memoir about what the struggle to survive teaches us about how to live.At just twenty-two, Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with leukemia and given a 35 per cent chance of survival. For five years her world comprised four white walls, a hospital bed, fluorescent lights, tubes and wires. She became patient 5624. At twenty-seven, and celebrating her first year of remission, Suleika realized that, having survived, she had no idea how to live. And so she set out to meet some of the strangers who had written to her about their experiences of life, death, healing and recovery in response to her Emmy-Award winning New York Times column, 'Life Interrupted'. Between Two Kingdoms is the result. Drawing on Suleika's TED Talk, now with 2.9 million views, it illuminates universal questions about how we live, mourn, heal, grow up and begin again.
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Suleika Jaouad est une écrivaine primée dont l'œuvre explore les complexités profondes de la vie avec une maladie grave. À travers ses écrits, elle dissèque le paysage psychologique et émotionnel de la gestion des défis de santé chroniques, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu intime de la résilience et de la découverte de soi. Sa prose se caractérise par une honnêteté sans faille et une profondeur introspective, faisant d'elle une voix puissante pour ceux qui sont confrontés à l'adversité. Les contributions littéraires de Jaouad mettent en lumière la capacité de l'esprit humain à endurer et à trouver un sens même dans les circonstances les plus éprouvantes.
A guide to the art of journaling and a meditation on life's central questions, this book reflects Suleika Jaouad's lifelong practice of journaling through significant life events and challenges. It serves as a testament to how journaling can be a transformative process, offering solace during illness, heartbreak, and uncertainty. In a world filled with personal and global upheavals—political, social, economic, technological, and environmental—journaling emerges as a vital tool for navigating these complexities. The book is designed to be a supportive companion during tough times, exploring the art of journaling while providing encouragement and direction for those seeking clarity amid chaos. It aims to expand the journaling space, equipping readers with tools to engage with discomfort, ask profound questions, and peel back layers to reveal their truest selves. In this journey, readers can find both clarity and calm, learning to embrace the beautiful and unbearable aspects of life simultaneously. "Not only beautiful but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer, with the highest respect and joy." — Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat Pray Love.