Book Summary · 21 min
Being Mortal
By Atul Gawande
This episode challenges the medical imperative to prolong life at all costs, arguing instead for a human-centered approach that prioritizes meaning, autonomy, and dignity in our final chapters.
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What it is about
Mortality, End-of-Life Care, Human Dignity
Who it is for
If you've ever felt the quiet tension between prolonging life and preserving its quality, this can help you navigate difficult end-of-life choices with greater clarity and intention.
The author
As a practicing surgeon and public health researcher, Atul Gawande offers a rare, intimate perspective from within the medical system, revealing how its very structure often clashes with our deepest human needs at life's end.
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