marianakebaso's review against another edition
5.0
WOWOWOWOW! Dr. Gawande sure knows how to WRITE. Every chapter was new, fresh, and made me THINK. I am still thinking about this book a week later. He talks about a lot of stuff that most doctors wouldn't want to talk about (malpractice, making mistakes, not being the best program/hospital/doctor, should doctors be ranked?, ect.) I am incredibly impressed and already bought more of his books. LOVE LOVE LOVE.
mjsteimle's review against another edition
5.0
Fascinating. Gawande is pretty much the Malcolm Gladwell of medicine. He explains interesting connections and talks about unusual problems and solutions. And he writes with an ease and simplicity that makes his discussion of medicine clear to any reader.
literary_ya's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
angievansprang's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
This book was much more informative than other works I’ve read by Gawande. It was a very important read, especially for those of us who work or wish to work within the healthcare system. It was overall a great insight into willingness to improve and the means by which we might achieve such success.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Death
harukanoishiki's review against another edition
4.75
Really well written for the type of book that could be dry for me
k8iedid's review against another edition
5.0
I really love Gawande's writing and perspective. He gives very digestible explanations of medical practices and evolutions. His books (and articles) do well to empower patients.