There are several accounts of people in high-stress jobs dealing with terminal illness. For instance, Paul Kalanithi's 'When Breath Becomes Air' is a memoir of a neurosurgeon who was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. Similarly, 'The Last Lecture' by Randy Pausch, a computer science professor, is another poignant account of dealing with terminal pancreatic cancer. 'Tuesdays with Morrie' by Mitch Albom also provides insights into the life of a sociology professor dealing with ALS.
This is a book that will resonate with anyone who is on a fast paced career path. Eugene O'Kelly, th...
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