This chapter poignantly explores the psychological transition from illness to health, focusing on the author's experiences following a cancer diagnosis. It emphasizes the need for personal rituals and the importance of community, particularly through the creation of the Isolation Journals amidst the pandemic. The narrative reflects on the emotional complexities of survival, love, and the profound impact of storytelling in navigating the challenges of recovery and personal growth.
New York Times bestselling author and journalist Suleika Jaouad began writing her Emmy Award-winning column, “Life, Interrupted,” from her hospital room, chronicling her experiences as a young adult with cancer. She joins to discuss her remarkable life, career, and bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms.