1. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
A neurosurgeon facing terminal illness. Raw, real, and reflective.
A must-read to understand life, death, and purpose in medicine.
2. The House of God by Samuel Shem
A dark satire about internship and burnout.
Warning: May cause uncontrollable laughter (and existential dread).
3. Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
A powerful look at aging, dignity, and what truly matters at the end of life.
For every doctor who wants to be human first.
4. Do No Harm by Henry Marsh
A neurosurgeon’s brutally honest reflections on success, failure, and mistakes.
Teaches humility like no textbook ever will.