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Common Book Program at PA College: 2020-2021 Common Book Program

This guide provides information about the Common Read program and its events.

2020-2021 Academic Year Common Book

The College's common book for the 2020-2021 academic year is Paul Kalanithi's When Breath Becomes Air. Learn more about the book here

How do I get a copy of the book?

Your instructor may have this as a recommended text in MBS, or it may be listed separately as a recommended book in its own course. If it does not appear in MBS, you may purchase it from any other book seller, including Amazon or Barnes and Noble; both print and eBook options are available. There are a limited number of copies available to borrow in the College's Learning Commons. You may also borrow this book from public libraries.

Here is the information you need to know to find the book:

Title: When Breath Becomes Air

Author: Paul Kalanithi

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Publication Year: 2016

ISBN 10: 081298840X

ISBN 13:  978-0812988406

Events/Programs/Virtual Discussion

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