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How we die
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In 'How We Die', Sherwin B. Nuland provides a detailed and honest account of how various diseases lead to death, focusing on conditions like heart disease, Alzheimer's, and cancer.
The book emphasizes that understanding the process of dying can help individuals make informed decisions about end-of-life care and find dignity in living.
It also explores the importance of living a meaningful life as a precursor to a 'good death'.
The book emphasizes that understanding the process of dying can help individuals make informed decisions about end-of-life care and find dignity in living.
It also explores the importance of living a meaningful life as a precursor to a 'good death'.
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Mentioned by Atul Gawande, who was influenced by it.
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Atul Gawande — On Mortality and Meaning
