Book Review #1 Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Having read Being Mortal, I thought I could share my thoughts on it and how it impacted me. This book covers the really heavy subject of being mortal and navigates it with ease. The start of the book looks at our independence as we get older and then the frailties of ageing. It really sheds a lot of light on the complications and the subtle/drastic changes that happen as we get older. Atul uses his experience and relationships with his patients and colleagues, making it so clear and understandable for just about anyone to comprehend. This degree of information and insight into ageing, enables me to understand people who are advancing in age and to have a lot more compassion for them. Knowing the early signs and symptoms can really help, if you care to see them in those around you. Atul also dispels a lot of myths around getting old and what we can expect. I think it's great to know about these changes and what to expect from a practical point of view. If for example;...