Melding a scientist's passion for truth with a humanist's understanding of the heart and soul, "How We Die" creates a wise, frank, and inspiring book about the ultimate stage of life's journey.
1. An Incident in the Subway
2. How We Age: Body and Mind
3. Approaching a Century: Michael DeBakey
4. Making Choices
5. Three Who Overcame
6. A Friendship in Letters
7. Adding Centuries to Our Years
8. Drinking from the Fountain of Youth
9. Wisdom, Equanimity, Caring--Principles for Every Age
10. A Coda for Aging
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"Deeply compassionate...a beautiful and moving book."
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"Nuland is a gifted and deeply intelligent writer."
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