When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi in Paperback

• Publisher : Random House UK
• Number Of Pages : -
• Release date : -
• Binding : Paperback
• Place of Publication : India
• Language : English
• Fulfillment by : Eachdaykart

Description:

As a young neurosurgeon, you have worked tirelessly for 11 years to become an expert in your field. However, just as you are on the cusp of a promising career, you are diagnosed with incurable lung cancer. Suddenly, the roles are reversed and you are now a patient fighting for your own life. This experience forces you to contemplate what makes a life truly meaningful. For Paul Kalanithi, the answer was found in the demanding field of neurosurgery, where he witnessed patients at their most vulnerable state. His work in this critical place for human identity - the brain - is a testament to the practice of medicine and the complex relationship between doctor and patient. In his poignant memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, Kalanithi reflects on his journey and offers a unique perspective on the role of a physician. Featuring a foreword by Dr. Abraham Verghese and an epilogue written by Kalanithi's wife, Lucy, this unforgettable book is