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Being Mortal: Medicine And What Matters In The End
Being Mortal: Medicine And What Matters In The End
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Here, Atul Gawande outlines a story that crosses the globe, as he explores the modern experience of mortality - what it's like to get old and die, how medicine has changed this and how it hasn't, where our ideas about death have gone wrong.
The systems that we have put in place to manage our mortality are manifestly failing; but, as Gawande reveals, it doesn't have to be this way. The ultimate goal, after all, is not a good death, but a good life - all the way to the very end.
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Thoughtful exploration of aging, death, and quality of life.
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Who is this book for?
If you're curious about how modern medicine shapes our experience of aging and mortality, this book offers a compassionate and insightful perspective. Atul Gawande examines difficult topics with honesty and depth, making you think about what truly matters in our final years. It's a thoughtful read that encourages us to cherish life and dignity at every stage.