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Review: When Breath Becomes Air
To say When Breath Becomes Air is about
From his recollections in the book, Kalanithi's life reads like an exceptional, metaphysical quest; he seems to have spent every available moment searching for the meaning of life itself. At first, this quest led Kalanithi to study literature and philosophy at Stanford University, where he excelled, writing his dissertation on the writing of Walt Whitman. It was later, when approaching
It would be remiss to write about this book without stressing just how finely it is written. Kalanithi's poetic, seamlessly flowing sentences, coupled with his striking use of literary quotation, show he never lost his love of words. It is clear Kalanithi was a man who could achieve anything he put his mind to, which is what makes his story, and his loss, all the more poignant.
With so many books out there that tell you to feel ‘in the moment’, to ‘stress less’ and ‘enjoy life more’, nothing will inspire you to make the most of your life, worry less, be happy and show how much you love the people around you more than this illuminating book.
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