Paperback, 208 pages
Spanish language
Published March 29, 2016 by Océano.
Paul Kalanithi, joven y prometedor neurocirujano, recibió a los 35 años un devastador diagnóstico de cáncer de pulmón. Entonces decidió escribir este libro, en el que cuenta, por un lado, qué lo llevó a dejar sus estudios literarios para dedicarse a la medicina (y en particular a la investigación sobre el cerebro humano), y cómo tuvo que llegar a un acuerdo consigo mismo para dar cierre a su vida y afrontar la muerte con valentía. A la vez un recordatorio sobre la fragilidad de nuestra existencia y un alegato por la vida valiente y vigorosa, este libro está hecho para inspirar y conmover por igual.
This man certainly puts most of the rest of us petty mortals to shame. If I could live and die with even just an approximation of his rectitude, diligence, and openness, then I would consider it a triumph.
Beautiful account of what it is to face your own mortality, way ahead of schedule, and from the ironic perspective of someone who was no stranger to dwelling in a place of life and death. I didn't have any ah-ha moments while reading this book, but I did gain an appreciation for the short and meaningful life Dr. Kalanithi lived.
'When Breath becomes Air' is an incredible and - for lack of a better word - poetic book that is inspirational and deeply soul-nourishing. I've highlighted and re-read passages and sentences on nearly every page in this book. The writing is simple yet very powerful, I recommend this book to everyone.
A wonderfully written treatise on the nature of death and the wonder of life, written by a brilliant neurosurgeon and cancer victim. Highly recommended, especially for those in the medical field.
A wonderfully written treatise on the nature of death and the wonder of life, written by a brilliant neurosurgeon and cancer victim. Highly recommended, especially for those in the medical field.
Once in a while, there's a book that will make me pause when I finish reading it. I will close the book and simply hold it and look at the cover and try and absorb what I just experienced. This is one of those books. It takes hold of you.
It's NOT easy to read from an emotional stand point. You know that Paul died prior to publication. I was most moved and drawn in by the epilogue, written by his wife Lucy.
Power and unforgettable. Elegantly crafted prose. Tragic yet not a tragedy. Just read this.
