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When Breath Becomes Air is an extraordinary memoir by Dr. Paul Kalanithi, a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer at the age of 36. Just as he was about to complete nearly a decade of training, his life took an unexpected turn—from saving lives to confronting his own mortality.In this deeply moving book, Kalanithi reflects on the meaning of life, the purpose of medicine, and the question of what makes life truly worth living. Written with raw honesty and poetic grace, his story captures the journey from doctor to patient and explores the delicate balance between life and death.With a foreword by Abraham Verghese, this international bestseller has touched millions of readers worldwide and continues to inspire with its wisdom, courage, and humanity.This is not just a memoir—it is a powerful meditation on living fully, even in the face of death.