Shortened Book Reflection: When Breath Becomes Air

I came into this book with an open mind not expecting anything. After reading it, I can definitely say that I have a much stronger appreciation for how challenging the life of a doctor can be. The book did a great job at portraying the life of Paul who transitioned through many phases in life from student to doctor and eventually patient. An interesting aspect about Paul is that he was always striving towards a big goal for him and his wife; this is especially shown by his persistence to finish school and become a great neurosurgeon.

I found Paul’s struggle with cancer the most moving. He goes into detail describing the mental and physical effects the disease had on his body which was really eye opening to read about firsthand. I was especially humbled when he was switched to chemotherapy and could no longer experience the tastes of certain foods and found himself vomiting more often. The book is a reminder to appreciate time spent with family too because Paul never had the chance to watch his child grow up and spend more time with his wife.

During these times of coronavirus, it may seem like this is a minor issue but it's not. In fact, treating cancer victims has become even more essential than ever because the weakened immune system can increase susceptibility towards the disease.  


ArtStation - Doctor Pixel Art, Pedro Leite

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