BEING MORTAL

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Author: Atul Gawande

• Translator: Vasu Bharadwaj

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9789387789555

• Pages: 272

• Cover: Paperback

• Publishing Year: May 2018

• Category: Healthcare & Psychology

About The Book:
In Being Mortal, renowned surgeon and writer Atul Gawande explores the difficult and often ignored subject of death and the treatment of the terminally ill. This Marathi translation by Vasu Bharadwaj invites readers to rethink how we approach end-of-life care, urging the medical profession to shift its focus from merely prolonging life to preparing people for death. Gawande asks profound questions: Should doctors be trained not only to save lives but also to help individuals navigate the process of dying with dignity?

Through compelling stories, Gawande challenges the conventional mindset around mortality, advocating for a more compassionate, humane approach to care. Being Mortal is deeply moving and thought-provoking, addressing how the acceptance of mortality should shape our healthcare system and the way we treat those at the end of their lives.

This book is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of life, death, and the role medicine plays in how we experience both. It is a powerful exploration of humanity’s greatest inevitability, offering valuable insights for medical professionals, patients, and anyone confronting the reality of mortality.