A review by ppalimar
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

5.0

I truly enjoyed "Outlive"! While the first several chapters are data-heavy and filled with evidence-based prose, the nerd in me was lapping it all up. The depth of research is impressive, but what really stood out to me were the last four chapters. The author’s insights into nutrition and exercise, combined with his personal experiences, profoundly reshaped my understanding of health and how we should approach it moving forward.

This book made me rethink not only how to raise my tweens and teens but also what considerations I need to make for my aging parents in their 60s and 70s. I highly recommend pushing through those initial chapters if you're not a technical person or even skipping straight to Chapter 13, where the real heavy hitters and practical advice begin!

I rarely give books a full 5 stars, but this one has truly hooked me. It’s easy to forget helpful tips when life gets busy or when you go on vacation, but the concepts presented here have dug their heels in. Those final chapters will stay with me forever. Coming from a medical family, I found the book refreshingly candid and authentic! Highly recommended for anyone looking to transform their perspective on health!