Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

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A poignant exploration of life's final journey.

Recommendation: - Being Mortal is a thought-provoking book that delves into the often overlooked topic of end-of-life care. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, challenges the medical profession's focus on treatment and presents a compelling argument for prioritizing patients' quality of life. Through captivating storytelling and insightful research, Gawande offers alternative models of care that prioritize dignity and fulfillment in one's final days. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human experience and the importance of compassionate end-of-life care.

  • Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
  • Royal Society of Biology General Book Prize (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Being Mortal : Medicine and What Matters in the End

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ISBN: 9781250081247
Authors: Atul Gawande
Publisher: Picador USA
Date of Publication: 2015-06-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, Philosophy, Science
Related Topics: Memoir, Medicine, Psychology, Medical, Health
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A poignant exploration of life's final journey.

Recommendation: - Being Mortal is a thought-provoking book that delves into the often overlooked topic of end-of-life care. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, challenges the medical profession's focus on treatment and presents a compelling argument for prioritizing patients' quality of life. Through captivating storytelling and insightful research, Gawande offers alternative models of care that prioritize dignity and fulfillment in one's final days. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a profound understanding of the human experience and the importance of compassionate end-of-life care.

  • Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2014)
  • Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
  • Royal Society of Biology General Book Prize (2015)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.