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In *How We Die*, Dr. Sherwin B. Nuland draws on his extensive experience as a surgeon and medical teacher to provide clear, factual accounts of death across a range of conditions—including AIDS, cancer, heart attack, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, and accidental injury. Rather than sensationalizing the end of life, Nuland seeks to demythologize the experience, offering readers a nuanced understanding of what it means to die. He emphasizes that each death is unique, shaped by individual biology and circumstance, and that patients and families can make informed choices about the dying process. The book serves as both a practical guide for those facing terminal illness and a thoughtful exploration of the psychological and emotional dimensions of mortality.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Health & Medicine/Medical Science
Authors: Sherwin B. Nuland
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