Jaouad, Suleika
Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted
- ISBN 13:
- 9780399588587
- author:
- Jaouad, Suleika
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Random House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 24.1 x 16.1 x 2.9 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Medical, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery, tracing one young woman's journey from diagnosis to remission to re-entry into life. Suleika Jaouad recounts her experience of being diagnosed with leukemia at just 22 years old, and the subsequent four-year battle to regain her health and independence. The book chronicles Jaouad's time in hospital, as well as her experiences as a patient, and her reflections on the nature of self, connectedness, and uncertainty. Through her writing, Jaouad shares her insights into the human condition, offering a powerful and affecting account of one woman's struggle to come to terms with her new reality. With beautifully crafted prose, Jaouad's memoir is a transformative read that will resonate with anyone who has faced adversity or uncertainty.