Beverly answers “It looks a little depressing, what did you...”

Diane Walker asked this question about When Breath Becomes Air:

It looks a little depressing, what did you think?

Beverly No, I did not find it depressing. At many points, the book is actually comforting, as the reader inevitably contemplates her own mortality. One exampl…moreNo, I did not find it depressing. At many points, the book is actually comforting, as the reader inevitably contemplates her own mortality. One example: Kalanithi writes that he would have to learn to see death as "an imposing, itinerant visitor," ... "knowing that even if I'm dying, until I actually die, I am still living." It's a beautiful book, poetic yet compelling. Don't be afraid to read it.(less)

flag

More questions about When Breath Becomes Air…

When Breath Becomes Air

by Paul Kalanithi

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more