The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

‘A stellar collection of prompts and invitations that will enrich any journal' KATHERINE MAY
‘This book is not only beautiful, but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer' ELIZABETH GILBERT
'Galvanising and comforting. An instant classic' EMMA GANNON

A guide to the healing power of journalling and a meditation on the central questions of life, featuring creative contributions from Salman Rushdie, Esther Perel, Alain de Botton, Hanif Kureishi, Jia Tolentino, Elizabeth Gilbert, Gloria Steinem, George Saunders, Lena Dunham and more.

Suleika has kept a journal her whole life. Journalling has marked her greatest triumphs and buoyed her in her toughest moments. It has carried her as she fell in love, travelled across the United States, experienced illness, heartbreak and the deepest oceans of uncertainty. And she is not alone. For so many, journalling is a process of discovery – sometimes vulnerable, sometimes terrifying, always transformative.

Featuring writing prompts, essays and wisdom from one hundred contributors and serving as a companion during challenging times, The Book of Alchemy explores themes such as fear, love, beginnings, memory, the body and purpose. In doing so, the book offers encouragement, direction and gives readers the tools to engage with discomfort, to ask questions, to peel back the layers and uncover their truest selves.

‘An extraordinary collection of wisdom' ADAM GRANT
This book is a gift' HANIF ABDURRAQIB
‘Brilliant. Gentle. Encouraging' KATE BOWLER

An extraordinary collection of wisdom from some of the world’s greatest writers—and an inspiring set of prompts for your own writingA springboard to new ideas, new insights, and new identities. * Adam Grant, bestselling author of 'Think Again' and the podcast Re:Thinking *
A stellar collection of prompts and invitations that will enrich any journal. * Katherine May, author of 'Wintering' *
A beautiful curation of deeply inspiring creative advice. A reminder that life itself is the work of art, and we can use the simplest of tools to capture it. This book is a helping hand for anyone wanting to turn the act of creative living into a daily practice. It is both galvanising and comforting. An instant classic. * Emma Gannon, author of 'The Success Myth' *
The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life—regardless of what is happening in the world. It also demonstrates that we can be more creative together than we could ever be alone. This book is not only beautiful, but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer, with the highest respect and joy. * Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat, Pray, Love' *
Beyond her brilliance as a writer, Suleika Jaouad's greatest offering to the world is her brilliance of generosity, her curiosity, her seeking heart and mind. The Book of Alchemy is an extension and expansion of these gifts, carefully curated and thoughtfully presented, it doesn't offer just one single answer, or one north star, but an entire galaxy. A path, with many paths springing forth from it, for anyone who wants to write, or chase an idea, or descend into their work with a newfound exuberance. This book is a gift. * Hanif Abdurraqib, author of 'There’s Always This Year' *
Brilliant. Gentle. Encouraging. If you want to make your life richer, follow her lead. Suleika Jaouad is showing us how to find wisdom in every transition, graduation, and U-turn. The perfect mix of incandescent wisdom and kick-in-the-pants motivation to start your own creative journey. * Kate Bowler, author of 'Everything Happens for a Reason' *
The prompts are varied enough to appeal to devoted diarists and newbies alike, and Jaouad poignantly interweaves her own intimate meditations on creativity, pain, and art. The result is a stellar guide that’s sure to spark the imagination. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
The Book of Alchemy proves on every page that a creative response can be found in every moment of life -regardless of what is happening in the world. It also demonstrates that we can be more creative together than we could ever be alone. This book is not only beautiful but exceedingly helpful. I recommend it to every dreamer, with the highest respect and joy. * Elizabeth Gilbert, author of 'Eat Pray Love' *

Suleika Jaouad is the author of New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms (translated into over 20 languages). She wrote the Emmy Award-winning New York Times column and video series “Life, Interrupted,” and her essays and feature stories have appeared in New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Vogue, and more. She is the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony alongside her husband Jon Batiste – a portrait of two artists during a year of extreme highs and lows. She is the creator of the Isolation Journals, a weekly newsletter and global community that harnesses creativity as a tool to navigate life.

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ISBN 13	9781529949674
ISBN 10	152994967X
Title	The Book of Alchemy
Author	Suleika Jaouad
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Vintage Publishing
Year published	2025-04-24
Number of pages	336
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.