Discover what it means to live fully until the last moment

Being Mortal is a book that reveals the deepest truths about human life and its end. If you are looking for inspiration on how to cope with the difficult topics of aging, dying, and caregiving, this book will provide invaluable insights and a new perspective on what it truly means to live well until the end.

Atul Gawande, an experienced surgeon and bestselling author, bravely addresses the toughest aspects of his profession - the limitations and failures of medicine when life comes to a close. He offers an honest and humane perspective on how the aim of care is often not just to ensure a good death, but above all a good quality of life until the very end. Being Mortal combines professional experience with personal insight and offers valuable ideas for anyone who wants to understand how to approach the end of life with respect and dignity.

Readable prose and deep insight into the subject make this book an indispensable resource for patients, families, and anyone interested in a meaningful approach to care in the final stages of life.

Why choose this book?

• Inspirational perspective: Teaches how to shape care so a person can live fully until the end.
• Professional experience: The author is a practicing physician with deep understanding of aging and dying.
• Honesty and humanity: The text is written with respect and empathy for patients and their loved ones.
• Practical advice: Helps navigate the dilemmas that arise when caring for the elderly and the ill.
• Suitable for a wide audience: The book is accessible not only to professionals but also to the general public.

Key features of the book

• Title: Being Mortal
• Author: Atul Gawande
• Genre: Non-fiction, medicine, philosophy of life
• Content: Reflects on the limitations of medicine at the end of life and emphasizes the importance of dignity and quality of life
• Style: Engaging, truthful, with an emphasis on humanity and ethics