Paul Kalanithi

When Breath Becomes Air
A non-fiction memoir by Paul Kalanithi
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Reagan Vaughn“Fantastic book about work, love, life, and death.”
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Ashlie“One of my top ten books. Beautifully written.”
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Jess Harrell11
Aya C“Crushing and beautiful”
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meg“At 36, neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi is diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. His memoir reflects on the patient-doctor relationship and mortality.”
Giselle“A stunning work of courage during Paul’s last moments.”
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