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When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

37 reviews

333amreen's review against another edition

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4.5

VERY INSIGHTFUL!!! not just into a doctor's life and their relationship with their patients & their confrontation with life and death everyday! But also, into HIS life, Paul's beautiful life & his philosophies that were astounding. Overall, an emotional ride, especially the latter part!
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garyosu's review against another edition

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4.75

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5.0

I think this book’s importance might be understated. Kalanithi’s life and death (I really don’t think that’s a spoiler at this point) are the focal point, but it’s his observance of death and how to go about it from both the perspective of doctor and patient that are the most valuable in this book. That’s not to say it isn’t emotional and, at times, hard to read…it is. But, it is a sort of blueprint of the process of dying and having a life experience worth sharing on the way out. 
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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition

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4.0

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bookish_bry's review against another edition

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5.0

Wow... this book really got to me. It's written very well and punches you in the gut. Paul's self-reflection at the end of his life hits hard. It was a hard book to get through, but it was very, very good. Don't read if you are not in the right emotional state. 
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millie_eevee's review against another edition

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4.5

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thefemale_nickmiller's review against another edition

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3.75

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mdwsn27's review against another edition

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4.25

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madamelacy's review against another edition

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4.25

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5.0

Beautifully written. I wish their could have been more but I guess that somewhat reflects life and one of the many messages of this book. Overall, incredible. I think it’s important for all health care providers to read. 
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