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Two Books That CEO of Apple Thinks Is Best in Their Niche and Recommends That You Read
Tim Cook has always been at the forefront of innovation and leadership.
Here are two books that he believes are unparalleled in their respective niches.
When Breath Becomes Air
by Paul Kalanithi
“Best book on re-examining life and values.” — Tim Cook
Paul Kalanithi was a brilliant neurosurgeon who, in a cruel twist of fate, got diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in his mid-thirties.
Just when he’s on the verge of completing a decade’s worth of training, life throws him this curveball. The book is his journey of navigating this heart-wrenching irony.
Kalanithi’s writing is beautiful.
He dives into what makes life meaningful, especially when time is running out. As a doctor, he was used to being the one giving the news, not receiving it. He reflects on his role reversal, from doctor to patient, and how it reshapes his understanding of life, death, and identity.
While it’s a book about dying, it’s really about how to live. It’s about finding purpose, love, and joy, no matter the hand you’re dealt.
