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When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi is a poignant memoir that explores the intersection of life, death, and the pursuit of meaning. This deeply moving book captures Kalanithi’s journey from a neurosurgeon to a patient diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Author’s Background Paul Kalanithi was a brilliant neurosurgeon and writer. Born in New York and raised in Arizona, Kalanithi…
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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
The Finite Dance of Mortals In this grand cosmic theater, our existence unfolds—a fleeting performance on the stage of time. Oliver Burkeman’s “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” beckons us from the wings. As the curtain rises, we confront the stark truth: our average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. We are mere fireflies in the vast night, flickering…
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