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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.
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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Sarah Manguso
Episode 51: Sarah Manguso & the Liars marriage makes
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Esme Wang
Finding Beauty in Limitations: The Art of Living Fully with Esme Wang
