Being Mortal

Malcolm Gladwell Writer & JournalistAmerican medicine, Being Mortal reminds us, has prepared itself for life but not for death. This is Atul Gawande's most powerful--and moving--book. (Source)

Barack Obama Former USA PresidentPresident Obama is spending his Hawaiian vacation playing golf, getting together with high school friends and reading a handful of dark novels set in foreign lands, according to a book list released by the White House Wednesday. The presidential reading list includes [...] two works of non-fiction for the trip: [...] "Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End" by Dr. Atul Gawande. (Source)

Indra Nooyi Board of Directors/AmazonJust finished "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande. A beautifully written book. Captivating. (Source)

Julie Zhuo Recommends this book

Damien Mulley Part biography, part call to arms on the future of our health and those of our loved ones. It makes you think about how you can make your later life a lot better and healthier. Very logical steps too on how to deal with very hard decisions. From a business perspective and a personal perspective it makes you a better communicator. (Source)

Vanessa Keng When I read Atul Gawande's Being Mortal, it reinforced my conviction in my business and heightened my passion to help others age well. (Source)