When Breath Becomes Air

Discover 'When Breath Becomes Air,' the profound memoir by neurologist Paul Kalanithi that explores the depths of life, death, and meaning. This Sunday Times bestseller navigates his journey from a promising neurosurgeon to a patient battling terminal lung cancer, inviting readers to reflect on the preciousness of life and the complexity of the human experience. Kalanithi's poignant narrative addresses crucial themes such as the struggles of facing mortality, the bond between doctor and patient, and the essence of living a meaningful life even when faced with devastating circumstances. With each page, the book offers heartache and hope, provoking deep thought about what it means to truly live. A vital read for anyone grappling with the questions of existence, 'When Breath Becomes Air' serves as an inspiration and a guide for both the dying and the living. This beautifully written memoir showcases Kalanithi's talent not only as a surgeon but as a gifted writer whose legacy continues through his eloquent reflections. Ideal for fans of literary memoirs and readers seeking to understand the interplay between life and death, this book is a must-have for your collection. Order now to receive your copy with FREE shipping from Smartfox NZ and allow up to 10 days for delivery. Dive into this life-affirming narrative and discover the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784701994
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 256


Description:
** SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER**

'Rattling. Heartbreaking. Beautiful.' Atul Gawande, bestselling author of Being Mortal

At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade's training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, the next he was a patient struggling to live.

When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon working in the core of human identity - the brain - and finally into a patient and a new father.

What makes life worth living in the face of death? What do you do when when life is catastrophically interrupted? What does it mean to have a child as your own life fades away?

Paul Kalanithi died while working on this profoundly moving book, yet his words live on as a guide to us all. When Breath Becomes Air is a life-affirming reflection on facing our mortality and on the relationship between doctor and patient, from a gifted writer who became both.

'A vital book about dying. Awe-inspiring and exquisite. Obligatory reading for the living' Nigella Lawson


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