Paul Kalanithi Books in Order

Paul Kalanithi is a celebrated neurosurgeon and writer, known for his profound reflections on doctoring and illness. Born in Kingman, Arizona, he graduated with honors from Stanford University, earning a B.A. and M.A. in English Literature, as well as a B.A. in Human Biology, in 2000. Kalanithi furthered his education at the University of Cambridge, earning an M.Phil in History and Philosophy of Science and Medicine, before attending medical school at Yale University, where he graduated cum-laude in 2007. He received the Lewis H. Nahum Prize for outstanding research and membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Kalanithi's groundbreaking research and writings have been published in top academic journals and media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and MSNBC. His memoir, When Breath Becomes Air, is a poignant exploration of mortality and the doctor-patient relationship.