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Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air

When Breath Becomes Air

A non-fiction memoir by Paul Kalanithi

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  • Megan
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  • Reagan Vaughn
    Reagan Vaughn

    “Fantastic book about work, love, life, and death.”

    2
  • Ashlie
    Ashlie

    “One of my top ten books. Beautifully written.”

    2
  • Jess Harrell
    Jess Harrell
    11
  • Aya C
    Aya C

    “Crushing and beautiful”

    1
  • meg
    meg

    “At 36, neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi is diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. His memoir reflects on the patient-doctor relationship and mortality.”

  • Giselle
    Giselle

    “A stunning work of courage during Paul’s last moments.”

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