Atul Gawande

In Being Mortal, renowned surgeon and writer Atul Gawande addresses one of the most compelling issues of our age: the human experience of mortality and the limitations of medicine in the context of aging and death. Through poignant storytelling and insightful analysis, Gawande explores how modern medicine has reshaped our approach to life's end and how this often contrasts with...

In Complications, Atul Gawande delves into the fascinating, often challenging, world of surgery, offering readers an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at the pressures and complexities faced by surgeons. Through a series of gripping narratives and thought-provoking essays, Gawande explores both the successes and failures inherent to the profession, painting a vivid picture of the high stakes that come with wielding a...

Better by renowned surgeon and New Yorker writer Atul Gawande is a profound exploration of the human struggle to excel. At its heart, this book tackles the essential question: how can we get better at what we do? With a focus on medicine, Gawande delves into the high stakes world where the drive to improve is not just a striving...

Today we find ourselves in possession of stupendous know-how, which we willingly place in the hands of the most highly skilled people. But avoidable failures are common, and the reason is simple: the volume and complexity of our knowledge has exceeded our ability to consistently deliver it—correctly, safely, or efficiently. In this groundbreaking book, Atul Gawande makes a compelling argument...

Named a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post, The New York Times Book Review, NPR, and Chicago Tribune, now in paperback with a new reading group guide. Medicine has triumphed in modern times, transforming the dangers of childbirth, injury, and disease from harrowing to manageable. But when it comes to the inescapable realities of aging and death,...

The New York Times bestselling author of Being Mortal and Complications reveals the surprising power of the ordinary checklist. We live in a world of great and increasing complexity, where even the most expert professionals struggle to master the tasks they face. Longer training, ever more advanced technologies—neither seems to prevent grievous errors. But in a hopeful turn, acclaimed surgeon...