RaveThe Gazette...an eye-opening and convicting look into medicine and what lies ahead for each of us in our life-extending world of medical care. Whether a member of the aging population or a child of aging parents, this book will make you ask questions about how you want to direct medical care for your future and those of your family ... This isn’t a happy read, as death marks many of his patient’s stories. But, it will offer you a chance to reflect on what is truly important to you in the rest of your life. Whether you leave this Earth without any notice or after struggling through an illness, Gawande wants to be sure you have made choices, shared them with those you love, and lived each day to its fullest potential.