Even the title is sad. A terminally ill neurosurgeon’s perspective on his career, illness, and life.

The patient-doctor relationship is explored well from both sides. Paul has incredible empathy combined with a calculated perspective necessary for his profession. He discusses what makes us us, and what can cause changes that take away our language, stamina, personality—changing our entire identity. Sad stuff.

"Only later would I realize that our trip had added a new dimension to my understanding of the fact that brains give rise to our ability to form relationships and make life meaningful. Sometimes, they break."