About the author
Suleika Jaouad ( soo-LAY-kə jə-WAHD; Arabic: سليكة جواد; born July 5, 1988) is an American writer, advocate, and motivational speaker. She is the author of the "Life, Interrupted" column in The New York Times and has also written for Vogue, Glamour, NPR's All Things Considered and Women's Health. Her 2021 memoir Between Two Kingdoms, covering her struggle with leukemia, was a New York Times Best Seller. Her second book, The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life, was published on April 22, 2025.
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“This title offers a refreshing twist on the journaling genre by invoking alchemy, making self-reflection feel magical and purposeful rather than mundane. Jaouad’s integration of personal struggle with broader philosophical…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life
“Suleika Jaouad presents an engaging exploration of journaling as an alchemical process, drawing from her personal journey through illness and change. While the integration of a hundred diverse voices creates a rich tapestry of…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on El Libro de la Alquimia / The Book of Alchemy
