Jaouad, Suleika

Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted

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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
£22.40

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.

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