Natural causes an epidemic of wellness, the certainty of dying, and killing ourselves to live longer

Offers insight into healthcare practices, identifying the cellular sources of aging and illness and revealing that aggressive treatments provide an illusion of control and survivability at the cost of life quality.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ehrenreich, Barbara (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Twelve, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Midlife revolt
  • Rituals of humiliation
  • The veneer of science
  • Crushing the body
  • The madness of mindfulness
  • Death in social context
  • The war between conflict and harmony
  • Cellular treason
  • Tiny minds
  • "Successful aging"
  • The invention of the self
  • Killing the self, rejoicing in a living world.