Conversations on Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

The insightful book “Being Mortal” by Atul Gawande has a companion guide called “Conversations on Being Mortal” published by Daily Books. Renowned author and surgeon Gawande discusses his observations of patients receiving end-of-life care. He clarifies the realities of hospice care, assisted living facilities,

hospitals, and nursing homes while highlighting the value of quality of life over survival. Readers examine the difficult choices that people and their families must make during this crucial period via true stories.