Every Deep-Drawn Breath
Book description
Winner of a Christopher Award—now with a discussion guide
“Perhaps one lesson to draw from the pandemic, with help from books like this one, is that the ICU experience can be changed for the better” (The Washington Post) for both patients and their families. You will learn how in this…
Why read it?
1 author picked Every Deep-Drawn Breath as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Okay, this one isn't about Consciousness, although it does form a key part of the story. But this is such a beautiful read, especially so for anyone touched by critical illness, that I couldn't not mention it in a list of inspirational books.
This isn't a medical book, as such. It's ultimately about us as people, about compassion and love. It's a journey of exploration and awakening from the stark realization that by employing a standard medical procedure, the young Dr. Ely was actually harming patients and likely killing others.
Compassion just pours off the pages. I'm left haunted by…
From Alan's list on consciousness that demonstrates there is more to life than we know.
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