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Atul Gawande

Redefining the Role of Medicine in Life's Final Chapter.

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Author: Atul Gawande

Narrator: Brian

Format: MP3

ISBN: 9780805095159

Language: English

Publish Date: 10/07/2014

Audiobook length: 31min

Being Mortal Audiobook by Chapters

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Chapter 1: The Independent Self

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23:32

Chapter 2: Things Fall Apart

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49:29

Chapter 3: Dependence

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40:17

Chapter 4: Assistance

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51:55

Chapter 5: A Better Life

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61:29

Chapter 6: Letting Go

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72:10

Chapter 7: Hard Conversations

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67:37

Chapter 8: Courage

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46:13

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Who should listen Being Mortal

"Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande is essential listening for anyone grappling with the complexities of aging, illness, and end-of-life care. It is particularly valuable for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and family members of elderly individuals, as it provides insights into improving the quality of life for those facing serious health challenges. Additionally, individuals interested in the philosophical and practical aspects of mortality will find Gawande's compassionate exploration both enlightening and thought-provoking. Ultimately, this audiobook is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of how to navigate the inevitabilities of life and death with dignity and grace.

3 quotes from Being Mortal

"We can’t prevent aging, but we can prevent unnecessary suffering as a result of aging."
"The best way to help is to listen and acknowledge the things that matter to the person who is suffering."
"The key to a good life is to have a good death, to be able to die with dignity and purpose."

Author : Atul Gawande

Atul Gawande is a renowned author of several bestselling books, including *Complications*, a National Book Award finalist, *Better*, named one of the best books of 2007 by Amazon, and *The Checklist Manifesto*. His latest work, *Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End*, explores critical issues at the intersection of medicine and end-of-life care. A respected surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Gawande is also a staff writer for *The New Yorker* and a professor at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health. He has received prestigious honors, including the Lewis Thomas Prize for Writing about Science, a MacArthur Fellowship, and two National Magazine Awards. Additionally, he serves as Executive Director of Ariadne Labs, a center focused on health systems innovation, and as chairman of Lifebox, a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing surgical safety worldwide. Gawande resides in Newton, Massachusetts, with his wife and three children.

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