The Transubstantiation of Life in death - On Reading When Breath Becomes Air

Abstract

Paul Kalanithi an English major turned neurosurgeon who bought science and literature together in a single point in the form of his memories packed in his life story. When Breath Becomes Airhas become the epitome of human revelation on death and life not just as philosophy but the contemplation of reality by making people perceive the art of overcoming in the worst of times.Human lives start from birth to reach death which is a natural cycle of existence and the hindrances in between challenges every step we make. The paper identifies the pivotal place of death and whimsical property of illnessthat uncontrollably binds human life beyond senses.Language and literature pillars the emotional intricacies of humans helping them with comparable situations shared by the writers from the lesson of experience.The fancy of humans isquestioned openly expressing chances for acceptance of actual realities and self-exploration before mortal life counts.