About the book
When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon working in the core of human identity - the brain - and finally into a patient and a new father. What makes life worth living in the face of death?
Editions of When Breath Becomes Air
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784701994
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9781473546523
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473523494
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When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon working in the core of human identity - the brain - and finally into a patient and a new father. What makes life worth living in the face of death?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is When Breath Becomes Air about?
When Breath Becomes Air chronicles Kalanithi's transformation from a medical student asking what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon working in the core of human identity - the brain - and finally into a patient and a new father. What makes life worth living in the face of death?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in When Breath Becomes Air?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of When Breath Becomes Air?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781784701994
How long is When Breath Becomes Air and how many pages does it have?
When Breath Becomes Air has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book When Breath Becomes Air?
Paul Kalanithi
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
When Breath Becomes Air is available as paperback(ISBN 9781784701994) and altformat(ISBN 9781473546523) and ebook(ISBN 9781473523494)
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