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Description

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi is a poignant memoir that chronicles the life of a talented neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal cancer at the age of 36. In the book, Kalanithi reflects on his journey from being a medical student to becoming a doctor and ultimately facing his own mortality. He explores themes of life, death, the meaning of existence, and the intersection of medicine and humanity. Written with profound insight and vulnerability, When Breath Becomes Air is a moving meditation on how we live and how we die, offering a powerful perspective on living with purpose, even in the face of a terminal illness.       

About the Author

Paul Kalanithi (1977–2015) was an American neurosurgeon and writer, best known for his memoir When Breath Becomes Air. Born to Indian immigrant parents, Kalanithi pursued a career in medicine, specializing in neurosurgery, and completed a PhD in the history of science. At the height of his career, he was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, which prompted him to reflect on the intersection of medicine, mortality, and meaning. Kalanithi’s writing, known for its intellectual depth and emotional resonance, has inspired many and offers a profound meditation on life, death, and the human experience.