Better
by Atul Gawande
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentary
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, weighty non-fiction book, slow-burning rather than fast. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.4 / 5
7 ratings
About This Book
Explores the efforts of physicians to close the gap between best intentions and best performance in the face of insurmountable obstacles, discussing such topics as the ethical considerations of lethal injections, malpractice, and surgical errors.
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- Author
- Atul Gawande
- Published
- 2007
- Pages
- 281
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- Open Library
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