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Oct 30

Oct 30 Humankind

Chris Mathers Jackson

Nonfiction

Humankind interweaves anecdotal evidence and extensive research to prove that humans are, in fact, kind, cooperative, and trusting, even if we are doubtful of that fact ourselves.

Jan 15

Jan 15 When Breath Becomes Air

Chris Mathers Jackson

Nonfiction, My List of Required Reads

Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air (2016) is a beautiful, and at times heartbreaking, ode to the meaning of life. At the age of 36 and as the final year of his neurosurgical residency began, Kalanithi faced a terminal cancer diagnosis. His response, as embodied by this book, is both brave and thoughtful.