Between Two Kingdoms: What almost dying taught me about living

Tara Westover's memoir, "Between Two Kingdoms," is an inspirational account of her journey through leukemia and her search for meaning in life. Drawing on her TED Talk and letters from readers, Westover explores universal questions about living, mourning, healing, and growing up. The book has received praise for its creativity, heart-stopping humanity, and wisdom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

A powerful and poignant tale of grief and appreciation, and an intimate portrayal of one woman's journey through the wilderness between life and death, is depicted in the Netflix series AMERICAN SYMPHONY, featuring Jon Batiste.

Tara Westover, the author of the acclaimed book "Educated," has written an inspirational memoir that explores the lessons we can learn from a brush with death. At the age of twenty-two, Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with leukemia and given a mere 35 percent chance of survival. For the next five years, her world was confined to four white walls, a hospital bed, fluorescent lights, tubes, and wires. She became patient 5624.

At twenty-seven, after celebrating her first year of remission, Suleika realized that she had survived but had no idea how to live. Determined to find answers, she embarked on a journey to meet with strangers who had responded to her Emmy-Award-winning New York Times column, "Life Interrupted." Between Two Kingdoms is the culmination of her experiences. Drawing on her TED Talk, "What almost dying taught me about living," which has garnered over 4 million views, the book delves into universal questions about life, mourning, healing, and growth.

Praise for "Between Two Kingdoms" has been pouring in. Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of "Eat Pray Love," describes it as a "work of breathtaking creativity and heart-stopping humanity." Siddhartha Mukherjee, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "The Emperor of All Maladies," praises it as a "beautiful, elegant, and heart-breaking book that provides a glimpse into the kingdom of illness." A.J. Ayer, a renowned philosopher, praises it as a "full of wisdom and resilience" that offers a refreshing alternative to doomscrolling.

In conclusion, "Between Two Kingdoms" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and wisdom in the face of adversity. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of storytelling to connect us on a deeper level.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780552173124