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The two kinds of decay

Book • 2008
In 'The Two Kinds of Decay', Sarah Manguso recounts her nine-year battle with chronic idiopathic demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP), a disease that paralyzed her for weeks at a time.

The memoir is a powerful exploration of memory, suffering, and the impact of illness on one's life and perception of time.

Manguso's narrative is characterized by its directness, clarity, and innovative storytelling style.

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Mentioned in the context of Deb Olin Unferth's remark about the vast silence in
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Sarah Manguso
's book, The Two Kinds of Decay.
Episode 51: Sarah Manguso & the Liars marriage makes
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Esme Wang
while discussing her experience with illness and its effect on personality.
Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang

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