tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post5106101774091819370..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End; Atul Gawande(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5834668110036472172015-12-01T23:36:25.408-05:002015-12-01T23:36:25.408-05:00My sister has read this and recommended it to me. ...My sister has read this and recommended it to me. I have not read it yet, but will move it up in my list.grammajudybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00562284172505849145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-82366390494835508322015-12-01T21:16:31.405-05:002015-12-01T21:16:31.405-05:00I just came across this book recently at B&N a...I just came across this book recently at B&N and was considering getting it. I think I will go for the audio instead.Athirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03366654538383603004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-625245216621434812015-12-01T08:09:04.760-05:002015-12-01T08:09:04.760-05:00Glad you felt it was worthwhile as well.Glad you felt it was worthwhile as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86666562206572574492015-12-01T08:08:41.407-05:002015-12-01T08:08:41.407-05:00Thanks so much. I liked this one an awful lot. Ne...Thanks so much. I liked this one an awful lot. Needed the seasonal blog change, but I must say for Dec 1st, we have not had a flake of snow yet --certainly odd for New England.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26438615114875178542015-12-01T08:06:48.610-05:002015-12-01T08:06:48.610-05:00Hmm, good point Pat. I really loved the audio vers...Hmm, good point Pat. I really loved the audio version.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80332878825650429582015-12-01T08:05:59.009-05:002015-12-01T08:05:59.009-05:00Adrienne, I applaud you for working in a seniors s...Adrienne, I applaud you for working in a seniors setting. I worked in the nursing home industry for quite a few years.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-63679126029017215752015-12-01T08:04:43.797-05:002015-12-01T08:04:43.797-05:00Oh yes, the audio was fantastic and sounded so per...Oh yes, the audio was fantastic and sounded so personal when the author talked on his own family members.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-47646025774901338782015-12-01T08:04:00.540-05:002015-12-01T08:04:00.540-05:00You are still pretty young Wendy LOL, but perhaps ...You are still pretty young Wendy LOL, but perhaps if you are dealing with aging parents - in-laws you might want to try it.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21356725307458392772015-12-01T08:02:59.876-05:002015-12-01T08:02:59.876-05:00Yes, I think your humans should read this one Bria...Yes, I think your humans should read this one Brian.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15587947338585172472015-12-01T08:02:32.131-05:002015-12-01T08:02:32.131-05:00I think it's a book anyone with aging family m...I think it's a book anyone with aging family members or (aging like me) needs to read LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-29367415421645776122015-11-30T22:28:32.804-05:002015-11-30T22:28:32.804-05:00I agree with your entire review. I felt the same w...I agree with your entire review. I felt the same way about the book when I read it earlier this year. Definitely a must read for everyone.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19597862469155409072015-11-30T18:34:48.045-05:002015-11-30T18:34:48.045-05:00Diane,
Thanks for your honest review about this s...Diane,<br /><br />Thanks for your honest review about this sensitive subject and book. It sounds like an especially touching audiobook. <br /><br />I like your holiday blog header!Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16573482499724548062015-11-30T17:43:57.206-05:002015-11-30T17:43:57.206-05:00I've read that this is not quite a fun read, b...I've read that this is not quite a fun read, but a good one. Thanks for your review Diane. I have this on my list and on hold at the library. I was debating whether or not I should buy a hard copy to keep/share.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16263900929320390381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-51641536754258078242015-11-30T17:12:59.194-05:002015-11-30T17:12:59.194-05:00As a geriatric social worker I so echo your sentim...As a geriatric social worker I so echo your sentiments. Adding to my list to read. Thank you for sharing.<br />Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137113639611714575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-60466394788269249732015-11-30T15:28:57.567-05:002015-11-30T15:28:57.567-05:00I thought this was an excellent book, too. Not exa...I thought this was an excellent book, too. Not exactly a fun read, but so important and though-provoking. Glad the audio version was well done.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37477343319202379982015-11-30T13:34:31.804-05:002015-11-30T13:34:31.804-05:00I have heard such good things about this book, but...I have heard such good things about this book, but admit I haven't been too drawn to it. It sounds like a worthwhile read though and one I might get something out of. I will have to add it to my wish list.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-91275180452386108452015-11-30T12:24:45.653-05:002015-11-30T12:24:45.653-05:00I guess it's in the must read category.I guess it's in the must read category.Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61301846126152563062015-11-30T10:53:29.374-05:002015-11-30T10:53:29.374-05:00I need to read this especially after watching my m...I need to read this especially after watching my mother in law's end of life. The treatments they gave her definitely affected the quality of her life. I think I'll wait until after the holidays to pick it up, though.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.com