When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air is the deeply moving memoir of Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at the peak of his career. In this book, he reflects on his journey from a doctor treating patients to a patient grappling with his own mortality. Kalanithi’s eloquent and thought-provoking writing examines the intersections of medicine, literature, and philosophy, and his story serves as a powerful reminder of the fragility and beauty of life.