When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

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When Breath Becomes Air is a moving memoir by Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a brilliant neurosurgeon who is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at the height of his medical career. As he shifts from doctor to patient, Paul reflects on life, purpose, and facing death with dignity. Written during his final months, this deeply personal book explores what makes life meaningful when time is running out.