Being Mortal
A surgeon examines why modern medicine has become so bad at the one thing it cannot cure -- and what a good death might actually look like.
Mood Thought-Provoking
Pacing Balanced
Complexity Light & Accessible
A surgeon examines why modern medicine has become so bad at the one thing it cannot cure -- and what a good death might actually look like.
Who This Is For
Best for readers who want their assumptions challenged: books that raise questions without easy answers. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. The pacing is balanced, time to breathe between moments that matter. If you want clear answers and a satisfying resolution, look elsewhere.
Best Read When
Best read when you're in the mood for something challenging and thought-provoking, and a read that's balanced and absorbing.
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