I recommend When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. The book follows the story of becoming a doctor and saving lives and then ends with the doctor himself becoming a cancer patient and having to endure the other side of the healthcare system. It is a great read about the mortality of life and also a discussion on what really matters, and it forces us to confront the boundaries of being human through the story of someone who gave their life to take care of others. It's a book that is not too long, easy to read, and forces some internal reflection that leaves you wanting to make the most of every day moving forward. If I could have everyone in the world read this, the messages translate very well across geographies, languages, and cultures. It also shows us that we aren't as different from others as we think. My favorite part of this book is that it focuses on dying but in a beautiful way. Too many times we hear about tragic ways in which people leave our world, yet we don't spend nearly enough time on why the act of dying is a right of passage in itself. I'd like to see more people read this book in order to feel comfortable talking about these types of topics that we often avoid, especially with relatives or friends that are seemingly healthy. I enjoyed the conversation provided by the author telling his story, and I hope this essay inspires more people to read the book.