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4.4 AVERAGE
4.4 AVERAGE
this book had me in shambles!! i read it in two sittings, and i feel like i devoured each word
the forward author, paul, and lucy @ the end all did so well
i don’t ever read nonfiction, but i really enjoyed this one!! i liked the philosophical thoughts & verses & literature intertwined with the medical jargon & recount of the events — i liked seeing the thought processes he inhabited & the motivations that shaped the decisions he made
i have never thought abt my mortality so much
the forward author, paul, and lucy @ the end all did so well
i don’t ever read nonfiction, but i really enjoyed this one!! i liked the philosophical thoughts & verses & literature intertwined with the medical jargon & recount of the events — i liked seeing the thought processes he inhabited & the motivations that shaped the decisions he made
i have never thought abt my mortality so much
A good introspective read. There are a lot of disconnected, slow, and verbose areas of the book (especially the forward and beginning). I would encourage readers to persevere and finish this short memoir. There are some great gems and the wife (Lucy) skillfully rounds out the story and highlights Paul's main messages.
Paul has a lot of deep thoughts as he explores the juxtaposing question of "what is life vs living?" As he faces death in its various forms--a doctor saving a patient's life, a patient battling a sneaky cancer that wanes and waxes, the end of his perfect future and ultimate career dream, and the final last breath--he goes on a journey of self discovery. He becomes truly alive as he discovers how to be a more compassionate doctor, husband, father, and friend.
Paul has a lot of deep thoughts as he explores the juxtaposing question of "what is life vs living?" As he faces death in its various forms--a doctor saving a patient's life, a patient battling a sneaky cancer that wanes and waxes, the end of his perfect future and ultimate career dream, and the final last breath--he goes on a journey of self discovery. He becomes truly alive as he discovers how to be a more compassionate doctor, husband, father, and friend.
i really really enjoyed reading this book, it was the most engaging non fiction book i’ve read in a while. I really recommend this book if ur looking for something to inspire you and reshape your perspective on life and the relationships you have with other people. it was also the saddest book i have ever read, so be ready to cry!
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inspiring
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sad
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great book.
aims to give a broader perspective of death and does exactly that
aims to give a broader perspective of death and does exactly that
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
This neurosurgeon learned more about life and death than many of us have the “opportunity” to do. I enjoyed listening to his story - the parts he felt he had to share with others. Don’t hide from death - face it with integrity.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced