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The foreword is written by Abraham Vergese, author of “Cutting For Stone”, (one of my favorite books), he writes;
"The prose was unforgettable. Out of his pen he was spinning gold.”
…and I have to agree, this is an emotional book where the author struggles with his impending death, not knowing the specifics of exactly how, or when, or where. He tries to come to grip with this end, and yet live while doing so. He stands in two different worlds, life and death, constantly, without any choice. But t ...more
"The prose was unforgettable. Out of his pen he was spinning gold.”
…and I have to agree, this is an emotional book where the author struggles with his impending death, not knowing the specifics of exactly how, or when, or where. He tries to come to grip with this end, and yet live while doing so. He stands in two different worlds, life and death, constantly, without any choice. But t ...more
Not sure any review I write could do justice to this book. Wonderful testament to life and love, and accomplished the author's goal of letting us experience what a battle with cancer feels like. So much of the book rang true with the what I have seen friends and family go through but it gave me new understanding. This book will be on my mind for a long time. I got this book from the library but I intend to purchase it as there are parts I want to revisit...
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Beautifully written. Most of this book is not terribly sad even though the subject matter is certainly quite sad. I agree with the reviewer who said that it probably depends on the reader's previous experiences as to the amount of grief the reader feels. I will say that while reading the epilogue, I was sobbing and finally had to get outside and work in the yard to get over the overwhelming sadness. That said, I experienced a lot of close friends, including a sister, who died very young (3 years
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Kalanithi deftly writes of his journey from doctor to terminally ill patient in this moving book. The afterword by his wife is particularly heart-wrenching. I recommend this book to anyone who liked Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End but wanted a more personal story. Conversely, I recommend Being Mortal to anyone who liked this book and wants a more general perspective on end-of-life care/decisions.
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Oct 10, 2017
Terri Fish
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What a great writer Paul K was! He obviously was a very talented, multi-disciplinary gifted man.
I enjoyed the book so much that I could hardly put it down, but I do think that the end of his writing suffered just as he suffered near the end of his life.
I do greatly admire his wife, Lucy, for her attitudes, her sacrifices,her loving care of him AND her willingness to have a child knowing that he would surely not be around to help her raise that child!
I can easily recommend this book to pretty muc ...more
I enjoyed the book so much that I could hardly put it down, but I do think that the end of his writing suffered just as he suffered near the end of his life.
I do greatly admire his wife, Lucy, for her attitudes, her sacrifices,her loving care of him AND her willingness to have a child knowing that he would surely not be around to help her raise that child!
I can easily recommend this book to pretty muc ...more
This book goes right to the heart .I am glad to know it is suggested reading for many medical students . When Breathe Become Air will stay with me for a long time .
The very last paragraph had me crying like a baby, such a brave man.
Apr 05, 2016
Laura Ellis
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May 10, 2016
Patti
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Cheryl
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May 23, 2016
Amanda
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Jun 06, 2020
Papermaker
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