Being Mortal

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Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande takes an unflinching look at the limitations of modern medicine and the profound impact of aging and end-of-life decisions. Gawande explores how healthcare often focuses on survival at the expense of the quality of life and offers a compassionate examination of the need for honest conversations about death. With powerful anecdotes from his experience as a surgeon, Gawande dives into topics such as palliative care, personal autonomy, and how we can approach life’s final moments with dignity. The book invites readers to rethink how society values life and mortality, offering thought-provoking insights into what truly matters in the end.