{"product_id":"when-breath-becomes-air-paul-kalanithi-paperback","title":"When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanithi | The Multi-Million Copy Bestseller | Paperback | 9781529110944","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eExperience the life-affirming and heart-wrenching memoir that has moved millions of readers across the globe. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air\u003c\/b\u003e is a deeply poetic and philosophical meditation on the meaning of life, written by a brilliant young neurosurgeon facing a terminal diagnosis. At \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eNybookshub\u003c\/b\u003e, we are committed to providing the most impactful contemporary literature, ensuring that every reader has access to the stories that challenge, inspire, and define the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAt the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live. \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"251\"\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air\u003c\/b\u003e chronicles Kalanithi’s transformation from a medical student obsessed with the question of what makes a virtuous and meaningful life into a neurosurgeon at Stanford, a father, and finally a patient and a dying man. This 2018 paperback edition includes the moving afterword by his wife, Lucy Kalanithi, providing a complete and poignant conclusion to Paul’s journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhat to Expect \/ Why Read\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIf you are looking for a book that explores the intersection of science, mortality, and literature, this memoir is a must-read. You will experience Paul Kalanithi’s unique perspective as someone who operated on the seat of human identity—the brain—only to confront the fragility of his own life. The book highlights the search for meaning in the face of death and the courage required to face the unknown with grace. By following Paul’s story, you will discover a profound reflection on what makes life worth living when time is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eAuthor Bio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePaul Kalanithi\u003c\/b\u003e was a dual-degree graduate of Stanford University (B.A. and M.A. in English Literature and B.S. in Biology) and graduated \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"137\"\u003ecum laude\u003c\/i\u003e from Yale School of Medicine. He returned to Stanford for a residency in neurological surgery and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuroscience. He died in March 2015. His writing has appeared in the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"343\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"359\"\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"379\"\u003eThe Paris Review\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Kalanithi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vintage \/ Penguin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback \/ Softcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 978-1529110944\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Memoir \/ Biography \/ Medical Humanities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250+ pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eWhy Buy from Nybookshub\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNybookshub\u003c\/b\u003e is your premier source for authentic, high-quality editions of modern literary masterpieces. We understand that books like this are more than just paper—they are companions for life’s most difficult questions. Benefit from our professional service and reliable global shipping to the US, UK, Australia, and beyond. We take pride in delivering the stories that connect us all, ensuring every order is handled with the care and sensitivity this masterpiece deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs this the complete edition?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes; it includes the full memoir written by Paul Kalanithi and the essential afterword written by his wife, Lucy Kalanithi, after his passing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs it too \"medical\" for a general reader?\u003c\/b\u003e Not at all. While Paul was a neurosurgeon, his writing is deeply literary and accessible, focusing on the human heart and spirit rather than technical jargon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIs this book suitable for someone grieving?\u003c\/b\u003e Many readers find great comfort in Paul’s honest and eloquent exploration of life and death, though it is an intensely emotional experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWas this a Pulitzer Prize finalist?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, it was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography or Autobiography and has won numerous other literary awards worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDoes Nybookshub ship to the UK and Australia?\u003c\/b\u003e We offer secure and tracked international shipping to ensure that readers worldwide can experience Paul Kalanithi’s transformative legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eWhen Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi, 9781529110944, Bestselling Memoir, Neurosurgeon Book, Medical Humanities, Inspirational Books, Stanford Medicine, Lucy Kalanithi, Modern Classics, Nybookshub, Literary Non-fiction, Global Shipping Books, Life and Death Stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeople also read\/purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/the-in-between-hadley-vlahos-hospice-nurse-memoir?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b48dcf053\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/the-in-between-hadley-vlahos-hospice-nurse-memoir?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=b48dcf053\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eHospice Nurse Memoir – The In-Between Hadley Vlahos Paperback |9781529927856|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing-matthew-perry-paperback?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=b48dcf053\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/friends-lovers-and-the-big-terrible-thing-matthew-perry-paperback?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=b48dcf053\u0026amp;_ss=r\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFriends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir – Matthew Perry | Paperback | 9781250866455\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NYBOOKSHUB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48299219419391,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/2809\/2159\/files\/when-breath-becomes-air-paul-kalanithi-paperback.jpg?v=1774289528","url":"https:\/\/nybookshub.com\/products\/when-breath-becomes-air-paul-kalanithi-paperback","provider":"NYBooksHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}