A review by tildahlia
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

5.0

I was a bit wary of this one as I'm quite squeamish when it comes to medical intervention matters, but this book fundamentally changed how I view ageing and end of life care. It cleverly explores the complexities that arise from medical interventions that see us living far longer than ever before in history - fundamentally shifting quality of life and also the relationship between elders, their families and the community at large. Lots of heartbreaking case studies that show not only our total vulnerability to death but also our ability to survive against extreme odds. Well worth reading.