Being Mortal

The series Being Mortal has been generally well-received by reviewers. Many have praised the series for its frank and honest portrayal of death and dying, as well as its willingness to explore difficult topics such as terminal illness and end-of-life care. Some reviewers have criticized the series for its slow pacing and lack of action, but overall it has been praised as a thought-provoking and moving look at a difficult subject. conversation you’re having around it.)

We’re currently reading and discussing Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal as a book club. It’s been a really eye-opening experience for everyone, and has sparked some really great conversations about mortality, aging, and end-of-life care. It’s been really interesting to see how everyone has reacted to the book and to the topics it covers.

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Dr. Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, addresses the many fears and misconceptions we have about aging and death in his book, Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End. He discusses how the medical profession has failed to adequately address the needs of the elderly and the dying, often times treating them more like a problem to be solved instead of a human being with hopes, fears, and desires. He advocates for a more holistic approach to end-of-life care, one that takes into account the patient’s wishes and values.

Gawande’s book is a moving and eye-opening look at the end of life, and how we can do better by those who are nearing the end of theirs. It is a must-read for anyone who is interested in this topic, and for anyone who will one day find themselves in the position of caring for an elderly or dying loved one.