"When Breath Becomes Air" (Paul Kalanithi)

"When Breath Becomes Air" is a memoir by Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. The book explores his journey from a doctor treating patients to a patient facing his own mortality. Kalanithi reflects on the meaning of life, the intersection of medicine and humanity, and the pursuit of purpose in the face of death. Through his poignant narrative, he examines the fragility of life and the importance of living fully, making it a profound meditation on existence, suffering, and the struggle for hope in dire circumstances.