A review by anushareflects
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.75

A profoundly difficult read because it holds up a mirror to what we all will inevitably face - old age, disease, death. It is an extremely powerful work filled with information and language that we need to learn in order to contemplate the decisions that come with our mortality and those of our loved ones. It can be terribly depressing in many parts and the futility of our lives overwhelmed me at times, but it is necessary reading for everyone. Chock full of research,  statistics, and empathy, Gawande does a phenomenal job communicating the message. 
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