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- Scott MetzgerInterview
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. The first 40-50 pages were difficult to read (the descriptions of how the body decays with age is downright depressing) but I liked his message about focusing on quality of life, rather than merely “trying to win,” when fighting cancer and other terminal illnesses. The author includes…
- Rebecca LammersenInterview
I read a few books at once, but at the top of my heap is Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.
- Dr. Geoff SmartInterview
- Maya AjmeraInterview
Yes, I associate Atul Gawande’s series of books, including Being Mortal and Complications, with my brother who is an infectious disease doctor.
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