The Two Kinds of Decay - by Sarah Manguso (Paperback)

The Two Kinds of Decay is a captivating story that recounts the author's nine-year struggle with a wildly unpredictable disease that appeared suddenly, paralyzing her for weeks at a time.

This book offers a rare and unsparing look into the world of affliction and recovery, providing a stunning new voice in the genre of illness literature.

Through vivid and poetic descriptions, Manguso shares her experiences with arduous blood cleansings, collapsed veins, multiple chest catheters, addiction, and depression.

Despite the challenges she faced, Manguso's writing is filled with bright, poetic flashes that make this book a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with illness or disease.

With its sparese, no-nonsense style, The Two Kinds of Decay will leave you cheering for the author and inspired by her resilience and strength in the face of adversity.