Isaac reviewed When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s training as a …
A Refreshing Breath of Air into Our Own Fragility
5 stars
A powerful book that intertwines literature, philosophy, medicine, science, and religion all into a ball of lived-experience that highlights the fragility of our existence—even for the young, smart, and successful. This book will lead you to think deeply about your life and will cause you to weep as Paul recounts his own experience with death. This memoir is a short and essential read for all mortals.