When Breath Becomes Air (Paul Kalanithi)

Book Theory by Andrew, Aariz, and Rowan

Aug 15, 202200:34:09Arts

We discuss When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Paul Kalanithi was a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with lung cancer during the last year of his residency. In his memoir, Paul recounts his life before and after his...

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