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Atul Gawande

Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance

Atul GawandeNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007

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Atul Gawande

Better

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1100L

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Super Short Summary

In Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance, Dr. Atul Gawande explores what makes a good doctor through essays originally penned for The New Yorker. He uses field research and real-life examples from medicine to illustrate themes of diligence, doing right, and ingenuity. Gawande emphasizes that a planned approach and hard work can lead to success, while failure is necessary for growth and self-betterment.

Informative

Inspirational

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

38,982 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Better by Atul Gawande highlight its compelling narrative and practical insights into the medical profession. Praised for its engaging storytelling and thoughtful analysis, readers appreciate Gawande's emphasis on improvement and ethical practice. However, some critique its anecdotes as occasionally repetitive. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and accessible read on healthcare.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Better?

A reader who would enjoy Better by Atul Gawande is likely interested in medical science, healthcare improvement, and ethical dilemmas in medicine. Comparable works include Being Mortal by Gawande and The Checklist Manifesto, appealing to those who appreciate narratives blending insightful analysis with real-life doctor experiences.

4.4

38,982 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1100L

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