When Breath Becomes Air
When Breath Becomes Air. Random House, 2016.
A brief summary of When Breath Becomes Air
The touching memoir of a neurosurgeon’s quest to find the meaning of life as he comes to meet his mortality in the face of a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis. Paul Kalanithi left behind a message of hope, love, and motivation to inspire us all to live and die with dignity.
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Who should read When Breath Becomes Air
Doctors • medical students • the terminally ill • anyone facing the death of a loved one • anyone wanting to be inspired to live a full life
About the author of When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi was a brilliant scientist and neurosurgeon, as well as writer. He earned degrees from Stanford and Cambridge before graduating with honors from Yale School of Medicine and presented with the highest award for research by the American Academy of Neurological Surgery. His memoir was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
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