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The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After

Julie Yip-Williams
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The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Julie Yip-Williams

The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After is a profound memoir by Julie Yip-Williams. It explores her journey living with terminal cancer, transcending her tumultuous beginnings as a blind Vietnamese refugee. Julie candidly examines life's complexities, focusing on preparation for death and reflecting on love, family, and resilience.

Emotional

Contemplative

Inspirational

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

13,216 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie Yip-Williams is hailed for its poignant, unflinching exploration of life and mortality, offering deep introspection and inspiration. While some readers find its candor emotionally overwhelming, the memoir's raw honesty and philosophical reflections are widely appreciated, providing a profound narrative on living with purpose amidst terminal illness.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After?

Readers who appreciated When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi or Being Mortal by Atul Gawande will find profound insights in The Unwinding of the Miracle by Julie Yip-Williams. This memoir captivates those drawn to heartfelt reflections on life, mortality, and the human spirit's endurance.

4.3

13,216 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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