Book · 2008 · Guillain-Barré syndrome
The two kinds of decay
Why people recommend it
The Two Kinds of Decay is a memoir by Sarah Manguso that explores the author's harrowing experience with a devastating autoimmune disease during her youth. On an episode of The Book Review titled Writing About Illness Without Platitudes, released on July 18, 2024, guest Suleika Jaouad discussed the publication. Suleika Jaouad shared that the book was another work she really loved, offering high praise for the author's exploration of illness, the medical establishment, and bodily betrayal. By including the memoir in her personal recommendations, the guest emphasized the profound emotional and artistic resonance of Sarah Manguso's writing. The endorsement brought attention to a searing and brilliant piece of autobiographical literature that fearlessly investigates what it means to live with a chronic condition, navigate physical vulnerability, and endure medical treatments that alter the course of a young life. The discussion affirmed the book's vital place within the broader genre of illness narratives and creative nonfiction.
Who recommended it
- Suleika Jaouad Recommended
Suleika Jaouad — 1 mention
“the other book that I really loved was sarum anda's two kinds of decay”