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Medicine and What Matters in the End
by Atul Gawande
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"The book is applicable to everyone, everywhere. It has heart and invites us to love our lives and those we care about."
Laurie W. and her book group from Fredonia, NY
"This book is not just about dying, but on how to respect the individual needs of the elderly and ill who may not have the
same priorities as the person in charge of their care."
Susan K. and her book group (Tuscany Book Club) from Myrtle
Beach, SC
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