78 pages • 2 hours read
368
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad narrates her journey from being a young, ambitious Princeton graduate diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia to her path of self-discovery and healing, detailing her initial symptoms, diagnosis, treatment involving chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, her blog and New York Times column "Life, Interrupted," and culminating in a transformative road trip across the United States. The book includes the sensitive topic of coping with a life-threatening illness at a young age.
Emotional
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Contemplative
Bittersweet
Challenging
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Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad receives widespread praise for its raw and honest portrayal of living with and beyond cancer. Critics commend Jaouad's compelling storytelling and emotional depth. Some note occasional pacing issues but agree her narrative resilience shines through. Overall, the memoir is seen as a profound exploration of illness, recovery, and self-discovery.
Readers who would enjoy Between Two Kingdoms by Suleika Jaouad are typically drawn to deeply personal memoirs about resilience and self-discovery. Fans of Cheryl Strayed's Wild or Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love will appreciate Jaouad's intimate journey through illness and healing, as well as her exploration of life's uncertain territories.
113,219 ratings
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368
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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