When Breath Becomes Air (2016) by Paul Kalanithi
When Breath Becomes Air is a poignant memoir by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who faced terminal lung cancer. It explores his journey from doctor to patient, reflecting on life, death, and the meaning of existence.
Rating: 3.8
Genres Biography, Memoir
Original language: en
Stars
Paul Kalanithi
Lucy Kalanithi
Creators
Paul Kalanithi (author)
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