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
GANNONA 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 GRANTThis book is a gift' HANIF
ABDURRAQIB'Brilliant. Gentle. Encouraging' KATE BOWLER
