When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
At the age of 36, Dr. Paul Kalanithi had everyone he had strived for: a thriving practice as a neurosurgeon, recognition among his peers, a loving wife and unlimited prospects for the future. A lingering cough and back spasms became cause for concern during a trip with friends; a xray and subsequent scans confirmed the preliminary diagnosis of inoperable lung cancer. Kalanithi shares his journey with the reader, philosophically addressing how, as a society, we view death and discussing how he chose to live his life on his own terms. Beautifully written and life-affirming.
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