Lit review
In this read, we follow Gawande, a practicing surgeon, as he shares perspectives on our current death practices. His focus is on not just extending life through medicine, but on providing compassionate care and increasing quality of life. This book was gifted to me by a friend and fellow survivor who knows how passionate I am about death care and the Death Positive Movement. This interest was inspired by my period of abuse, a time I was often forced to consider and face the realities of my own mortality. Learning more about the concept of death, and our discomfort around the subject, has helped me gain perspective in my journey toward healing and living a more fulfilling life.