ABOUT THE BOOK
In The Book of Alchemy, Suleika Jaouad explores the transformative practice of journaling and how it can unlock the creativity and clarity within all of us. Drawing on the wisdom of one hundred writers, artists, and thinkers, Suleika weaves essays and prompts that act as a companion through life’s most pivotal seasons: beginnings and endings, love and loss, rebuilding and renewal.
Whether you’re a lifelong journaler or opening a blank page for the very first time, The Book of Alchemy gives you the tools and courage to sit with discomfort, dream daringly, uncover your truest self, and hold the brutal and the beautiful together.
Why we chose it:
The Book of Alchemy isn’t just a book to read; it’s a practice to step into. We chose this book because it mirrors the very heart of our community: women writing, rewriting, and transforming their stories in brave, authentic ways.
Where to get it:
Get your copy here. Also available at your local library, favorite bookstore, or in audiobook/Kindle format).
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About Suleika Jaouad
Suleika Jaouad (pronounced Su-lake-uh Ja-wad) is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, author, artist, and advocate. She documented her odyssey of illness, healing, and self-discovery in the instant New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms, which has been translated into over twenty languages.
In her second bestselling book, The Book of Alchemy, she meditates on the central questions of life and distills how a creative practice can help us transmute the seemingly commonplace or difficult parts of living into something meaningful, useful, and even beautiful.
