Binding: paperback
By Paul kalanithi
Size: 13.2 x 1.5 x 20.4 cm
Number of pages: 256
Language: English
IS BN:9780399590405
Publishing House: Random House Books
Only 0.0012% of people in the world have lung cancer at the age of 36, and Paul kalanithi is one of them. When you read this book, he is no longer alive.
This book is the winner of the "American Association of neurosurgeons * high award" and the life insights of talented doctors at Stanford University in fighting cancer. The author Paul kalanithi received a dual degree in English literature and human biology from Stanford University, a masters degree in the history of science and philosophy from Cambridge University, and a medical doctors degree from Yale University with excellent results. He is about to obtain the position of Professor of surgery from Stanford medical school and preside over his own research laboratory.
In 2013, Paul, who was about to reach the peak of his life, was suddenly diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Since then, he began to record the rest of his life as a doctor and a patient, reflecting on medical treatment and human nature. His articles were published in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other media and attracted readers attention. This book is beautiful, sincere and touching. It has deep thoughts on human nature, life and death and medical treatment, which has moved countless readers.
Paul kalanithi, American neurosurgeon and writer.
Born in Arizona in 1977, he received a dual degree in English literature and human biology from Stanford University. Later, he obtained a masters degree in the history of science and philosophy from Cambridge University, and graduated from Yale University School of medicine with excellent results. He is about to obtain the position of Professor of surgery from Stanford medical school and preside over his own research laboratory. During his tenure as a doctor, Paul won the * high award of the American Association of neurosurgeons for his excellent research results.
In 2013, Paul, who was about to reach the peak of his life, was suddenly diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. In March 2015, Paul, 37, said goodbye to his wife and daughter and died.