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(9781784701994 / 45743517) - Paul Kalanithi - Memoirs - Vintage Books - London, United Kingdom - Vintage Publishing - In Print - Country of publication: UNITED KINGDOM - Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 16 mm | Breath Becomes Air
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When Breath Becomes Air is a heart-wrenching memoir written by neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi as he faced his own mortality due to stage IV metastatic lung cancer. The book chronicles the author'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 struggling to live.
Kalanithi's story is not only deeply personal, but also universal as he explores the existential questions that arise when faced with one's own mortality. The book delves into themes such as love, loss, family, identity, and what truly matters in life.
Throughout the memoir, Kalanithi reflects on his experiences treating patients who were dying, while simultaneously grappling with his own diagnosis. He shares intimate details about his journey through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and experimental treatments, all while trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy for himself and his family.
When Breath Becomes Air is a powerful and poignant read that will leave you reflecting on your own life and what truly matters. It is an unforgettable story about facing our mortality, the relationship between doctor and patient, and ultimately, how to live a meaningful life in the face of death.
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| Brand | Vintage Publishing Vintage Publishing is a British publishing company, founded in 1987. It publishes a wide range of books, including fiction, non-fiction, biography, history, and children's books. |
| ISBN | Vintage Publishing 1784701998 |
| MPN | Vintage Publishing 45743517 |
| ID | 1824176 |
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Author The individual or group credited with creating the main content of a product, such as a book, film, or other creative work. The value is a free‑text string representing the name(s) of the primary creator.
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Paul Kalanithi |
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Memoirs |
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UNITED KINGDOM |
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198 x 129 x 16 mm |
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256 pages |
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131 mm |
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Vintage Books |
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9781784701994 |
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English |
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London, United Kingdom |
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Vintage Publishing |
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19 mm |
| Status | In Print |
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181 g |
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198 mm |
