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When Breath Becomes Air
Paul Kalanithi · 2016 · 320 pages
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About the book
Paul Kalanithi, a Stanford neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal cancer at age 36, reflects on life, death and meaning. His touching narrative intertwines his professional trajectory, personal relationships and struggle against the disease, offering a profound meditation on identity, purpose and the fragility of human existence.
Book details
| Author | Paul Kalanithi |
|---|---|
| Year of publication | 2016 |
| Pages | 320 |
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