When Breath Becomes Air

When Breath Becomes Air

2016 • 256 pages

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Average rating4.4

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9.4/10

A partially finished memoir that beautifully intertwines life and death through the lens of a neurosurgeon. Adding this to the re-read list. Beyond the philosophical ideas this book grapples with, the exposure to the grittier side of healthcare and medicine is also fascinating and real. This book is an incredible parting gift from Paul Kalanithi and he should be remembered for it.

September 13, 2021