Being Mortal

Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Happens in the End
by Atul Gawande

"Never before has aging been such an important topic. For, even as medical advances push the boundaries of our survival further each year, we have become profoundly detached from the reality of being mortal."

In this deeply moving and important book, renowned surgeon and writer Atul Gawande outlines a story that crosses the globe, as he explores the modern experience of mortality — what it's like to get old, to die, how medicine has changed this and how it hasn't, and where our ideas about death have gone wrong.

Drawing on his experiences as a practising surgeon and the stories of his patients, Gawande reveals how the medical profession has often prioritised survival over quality of life — and asks the difficult questions about what truly makes life worth living when our bodies begin to fail us.

Being Mortal challenges us to rethink our approach to aging and end-of-life care, exploring innovative approaches to elder care, hospice, and palliative medicine that prioritise dignity, autonomy, and meaningful living.

Perfect for readers interested in:

• Aging, mortality, and end-of-life care
• Medical ethics and healthcare reform
• Palliative care and hospice philosophy
• Family caregiving and difficult decisions
• Living well in our final years

A New York Times bestseller that has transformed conversations about aging and dying across the world.

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