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When Breath Becomes Air - A Conversation About Life, Death, and Humanity in Health Care

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore a profound conversation between Kate Bowler and Lucy Kalanithi as they delve into the universal challenges of illness and death, drawing from their personal experiences with cancer diagnoses at young ages. Gain insights into making sense of life-altering health events, the impact on loved ones, and the pursuit of humanity in American healthcare. Learn how these two remarkable women navigated their journeys, with Bowler authoring "Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved" and Kalanithi completing her late husband Paul's manuscript "When Breath Becomes Air." This 59-minute talk, hosted by The Aspen Institute, offers a poignant and thought-provoking discussion on confronting mortality, finding meaning in adversity, and the importance of compassionate care in the medical field.

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When Breath Becomes Air: A Conversation About Life, Death, and Humanity in Health Care


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The Aspen Institute

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