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Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande
Bestselling book by a practicing surgeon reveals the struggles of his profession and the ultimate goal of living a good life all the way to the end
May 07, 2026
1 mins
Medicine has made many strides over the decades but as physician Atul Gawande explains, many doctors are still uncomfortable speaking to their patients about death. This often runs counter to what medicine should do. Atul follows other medical providers and shows us how to have hard conversations. Being Mortal is honest and humane and shows us that the ultimate goal is not a good death, but a good life.
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