Paul’s Life
Family & Friends
Medical Stuff
Important Events
Big Ideas
100

Paul was a doctor in this field.

neurosurgery

100

Paul’s wife.

Lucy Kalanithi

100

Paul was diagnosed with?

Stage IV Lung Cancer

100

The illness that changed Paul’s life.

Cancer

100

A main theme about facing death while living fully.

Mortality or Life and Death

200

Before becoming a doctor, Paul studied this in college.

English/Literature

200

Paul has a child, what is her name?

Cady Kalanithi

200

Paul’s medical specialty.

Neurosurgery or Brain Surgery 

200

Paul continues to work as a doctor while facing this challenge.

Terminal illness or Cancer

200

Paul experiences life as both a doctor and a:

Graduation Speech

300

Paul wrote this book while he was sick with:

Cancer

300

Who helped paul to edit and finish his book?

His wife/Lucy Kalanithi

300

Paul had to go through this long training after medical school to become a doctor.

Residency

300

When did Paul Die?

On Monday, March 09, 2015

300

Why did Paul write this Memoir entitled When Breath Becomes Air?

To share his journey as a doctor and patient, To leave legacy to his family, To inspire readers, or to understand life and death.

400

Paul sees life both as a doctor and as a:

Patient

400

Name one of Paul's Siblings

Suman Kalanithi or Jeevan Kalanithi

400

The person who supervise Paul during residency and clinical rotations.

Chief Doctors

400

Paul loves to hike alone in the dessert, why?

Take a break, Clear his mind and thoughts, or shows his love for nature

400

Paul’s reflections on his child explore the idea of:

Legacy/Meaning of Life
500

Paul became a doctor to help people and to:

Find the answer of the meaning of life

500

Family in the book shows the importance of:

Love and Support

500

 Dr. Emma Hayward is Paul's?

Oncologist

500

  What life decision do Paul and Lucy make after his diagnosis?

To have a child

500

A speech inspiring the class of 2026.

Inspirational Speech

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