Being Mortal
by Atul Gawande
5/5
Metropolitan Books 304 pages October 7, 2014
Surgeon Atul Gawande confronts the limitations of modern medicine when it comes to aging and death, arguing that the medical profession has failed to prioritize quality of life in its pursuit of extending it. A profound meditation on mortality, autonomy, and what makes life worth living.
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This one could make a worm ugly-cry, and worms don't even have tear ducts. Gawande writes about death and dying with such compassion and clarity that it transforms how you think about the end of life. It's not depressing — it's empowering. Expect to come away with very strong opinions about nursing homes. Five worms — every human should read this book.
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