📚 2 Books mentioned in "132. Suleika Jaouad’s Survival Mechanisms | People I (Mostly) Admire" of People I (Mostly) Admire
Podcast: People I (Mostly) Admire
Episode: 132. Suleika Jaouad’s Survival Mechanisms | People I (Mostly) Admire
Published on May 27, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
Between Two Kingdoms
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Her amazing memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, tells the story of her battle with cancer as well as the challenges of returning to everyday life after years of being in and out of the hospital.
The podcast host, Steve Levitt, introduces the guest, Suleika Jaouad, and highlights her memoir, 'Between Two Kingdoms.' This book details her battle with cancer and the challenges she faced in returning to everyday life after years of hospital stays, setting the stage for a deeper discussion about her experiences.
You've shared your story in various forms: first in a blog, then in a series of New York Times columns entitled Life Interrupted, and eventually in a bestselling book called Between Two Kingdoms. There's also, of course, the Academy Award-nominated documentary American Symphony.
The host highlights Suleika's memoir, 'Between Two Kingdoms,' discussing how she has shared her story through various formats, including a blog, New York Times columns, and even an Academy Award-nominated documentary, showcasing her journey as a storyteller.
So, my first exposure to you was Between Two Kingdoms.
The host mentions their initial encounter with the guest's work, stating that it was through reading her book, 'Between Two Kingdoms'.
I'm not generally an emotional or empathetic person, but I cried over and over while reading your book, Between Two Kingdoms.
The podcast host shares his emotional experience while reading the guest's memoir, 'Between Two Kingdoms', highlighting the profound impact it had on him.
If you liked the episode, I suspect you will love her book, Between Two Kingdoms, and the documentary about her and Jon Batiste entitled American Symphony, which is available on Netflix.
The host suggests that listeners who enjoyed the episode will also appreciate Suleika Jaouad's book, 'Between Two Kingdoms', along with the documentary 'American Symphony' featuring her and Jon Batiste.
The Fault in Our Stars
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Have you read The Fault in Our Stars?
The host inquires whether the guest has read 'The Fault in Our Stars,' a book that parallels the guest's own experiences with cancer, highlighting themes similar to those in the story.
It was during that time that I got my hands on a copy of The Fault in Our Stars, and I think I read it about half a dozen times.
Suleika, the guest, shares her experience of finding solace in the book 'The Fault in Our Stars,' which she read multiple times during her cancer treatment, seeking comfort through the stories of others facing similar challenges.