When Breath Becomes Air Memoir (Paperback) – by By Team

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When Breath Becomes Air" is a poignant memoir by the late Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. This deeply moving book chronicles his journey as a doctor and a patient, exploring profound questions about life, death, and what makes human existence meaningful. Kalanithi's exquisite prose and raw honesty offer a rare glimpse into the mind of a brilliant physician grappling with mortality, while also celebrating the beauty and fragility of life. With wisdom and grace, he reflects on his literary ambitions, his love for his wife, and his unwavering dedication to medicine. "When Breath Becomes Air" is a poignant and thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone who has confronted life's ultimate questions.