Being Mortal
by Atul Gawande
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearenclosedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentarytroubled leads
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is serious, stirring and slow-burning. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End is a 2014 non-fiction book by American surgeon Atul Gawande. The book addresses end-of-life care, hospice care, and also contains Gawande's reflections and personal stories. He suggests that medical care should focus on well-being rather than survival. Being Mortal has won awards, appeared on lists of best books, and been featured in a documentary.
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- Atul Gawande
- Published
- 2014
- Pages
- 283
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