Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.0/5.0 - You shouldn't read too much into the fact that this is the 4th or 5th book that I've read this year that deals with aging and death. The author, a surgeon and public health professional looks at the questions of how we deal with getting older, what is important to people as they age and eventually face death, and how medical professionals are learning to address these issues. The importance of maintaining independence, living as long as possible in their own homes, and making informed choices regarding serious health issues and terminal diseases, are all examined, with different options and solutions shared. The book is compassionate, and not overly technical, and makes for an interesting read.

Book 269 of 2021

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