When Breath Becomes Air

The memoir about neurosurgeon in his mid-twenties who got diagnosed with lung cancer and spend his last year(s) writing this book. He tells the story of his life, his career path, his family .. how he deals with the diagnosis, the treatment and his subsequent decline. Who better to ruminate over life and death and meaning than a surgeon who deals daily with life and death situations. There is lots of talk about living life to the fullest, which is touching especially when his newly born daughter comes into play, but ultimately nothing new.