When Breath Becomes Air
A neurosurgeon facing terminal cancer reflects on what makes life worth living.
Biography
Paul Kalanithi (1977–2015) was an American neurosurgeon who wrote When Breath Becomes Air after being diagnosed with lung cancer. It was published after his death.
Main ideas and philosophy
Kalanithi explored what makes life meaningful in the face of mortality.
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