- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Quercus (17 Nov 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0857386107
- ISBN-13: 978-0857386106
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 16.4 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Death is no laughing matter. Then again, maybe it is. Death: A Survival Guide by Dr. Sarah Brewer had me chuckling from page one, which might be a bit strange considering the serious topic. Let's face it, death is one of life's certainties, and should not be taken lightly, especially seeing how, despite increased medical advances, the global death rate remains at 100%. While unavoidable, the interesting question would be how death gets you, but this is far from being predictable.
This quirky book is filled with information on ways to die and how to avoid them - everything from anaphylactic shock to tuberculosis, from homicide to a plane crash, from boredom to snoring. And no, I didn't make the last two up. You learn about how common a certain cause of death is, where it occurs, who's at risk, why it kills you, and most importantly what your own chances of survival are. While this combination of facts and humor could have easily been overdone, I found it to be just the right mix. I learned quite a few new and fascinating things, and the entertaining and wry wording made reading unexpectedly fun, despite the deadly subject matter.
100 scary reasons - why you might not make it to your next birthday - later, you'll have acquired quite a few oddly amusing, yet smart, conversation starters. If you also quit smoking along the way, all the better.
In short: A quirky view on one of life's certainties!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Quercus. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
This quirky book is filled with information on ways to die and how to avoid them - everything from anaphylactic shock to tuberculosis, from homicide to a plane crash, from boredom to snoring. And no, I didn't make the last two up. You learn about how common a certain cause of death is, where it occurs, who's at risk, why it kills you, and most importantly what your own chances of survival are. While this combination of facts and humor could have easily been overdone, I found it to be just the right mix. I learned quite a few new and fascinating things, and the entertaining and wry wording made reading unexpectedly fun, despite the deadly subject matter.
100 scary reasons - why you might not make it to your next birthday - later, you'll have acquired quite a few oddly amusing, yet smart, conversation starters. If you also quit smoking along the way, all the better.
In short: A quirky view on one of life's certainties!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Quercus. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The author is an experienced GP and hospital doctor who presumably came into contact with a steady supply of patients who were facing their ultimate demise. She asks us to look at death and dying to understand the most common causes and how each affects our body's functions. She provides at a glance statistics, which reveal who dies where, when and how frequently. She lists warning signs, symptoms and risk factors to allow the reader to determine the chances of it happening to them. The book closes with case studies showing how best to avoid shooting your mortal coil in any particular way. Quite how you can guarantee absolute avoidance of catastrophe is never explained, as that would probably require a statistical analysis that would spoil her thesis.
Do specific changes in lifestyle reliably reduce risk, or are genetics and other unavoidable factors (infection, stress, environmental pollutants etc.), not ultimately more significant? What about chance or simple 'bad luck'. There is a story of a tramp who lived in the New York underground system. He was relieving himself one morning after wakening from sleep. He was doing it next to the subway track. Only problem was he hadn't realised that particular line was live and he was electrocuted on the spot with several thousand volts. A case of misadventure.
Aeroplane crashes; Aortic aneurysm; Brain tumour; Occupational hazards: Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease; Dehydration; Anaphylactic shock; Dementia; Domestic accidents; Heart attack; Influenza; Malaria; Breast cancer; Pulmonary Embolism; Respiratory failure are all considered from a causative viewpoint. Probably not the best read for hypochondriacs who lie awake at 3am wondering about what the pulse they feel in their neck signifies when it seems to become erratic or seems to disappear!
Interestingly the author is currently studying nutritional medicine to improve health and reduce risks of illness. Presumably she feels that this sort of intervention can postpone the final bow, and allow a little longer for an encore.
Do specific changes in lifestyle reliably reduce risk, or are genetics and other unavoidable factors (infection, stress, environmental pollutants etc.), not ultimately more significant? What about chance or simple 'bad luck'. There is a story of a tramp who lived in the New York underground system. He was relieving himself one morning after wakening from sleep. He was doing it next to the subway track. Only problem was he hadn't realised that particular line was live and he was electrocuted on the spot with several thousand volts. A case of misadventure.
Aeroplane crashes; Aortic aneurysm; Brain tumour; Occupational hazards: Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease; Dehydration; Anaphylactic shock; Dementia; Domestic accidents; Heart attack; Influenza; Malaria; Breast cancer; Pulmonary Embolism; Respiratory failure are all considered from a causative viewpoint. Probably not the best read for hypochondriacs who lie awake at 3am wondering about what the pulse they feel in their neck signifies when it seems to become erratic or seems to disappear!
Interestingly the author is currently studying nutritional medicine to improve health and reduce risks of illness. Presumably she feels that this sort of intervention can postpone the final bow, and allow a little longer for an encore.
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A quirky view on one of life's certainties
10 Dec 2011
Format:Hardcover
Death is no laughing matter. Then again, maybe it is. Death: A Survival Guide by Dr. Sarah Brewer had me chuckling from page one, which might be a bit strange considering the serious topic. Let's face it, death is one of life's certainties, and should not be taken lightly, especially seeing how, despite increased medical advances, the global death rate remains at 100%. While unavoidable, the interesting question would be how death gets you, but this is far from being predictable.
This quirky book is filled with information on ways to die and how to avoid them - everything from anaphylactic shock to tuberculosis, from homicide to a plane crash, from boredom to snoring. And no, I didn't make the last two up. You learn about how common a certain cause of death is, where it occurs, who's at risk, why it kills you, and most importantly what your own chances of survival are. While this combination of facts and humor could have easily been overdone, I found it to be just the right mix. I learned quite a few new and fascinating things, and the entertaining and wry wording made reading unexpectedly fun, despite the deadly subject matter.
100 scary reasons - why you might not make it to your next birthday - later, you'll have acquired quite a few oddly amusing, yet smart, conversation starters. If you also quit smoking along the way, all the better.
In short: A quirky view on one of life's certainties!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Quercus. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
This quirky book is filled with information on ways to die and how to avoid them - everything from anaphylactic shock to tuberculosis, from homicide to a plane crash, from boredom to snoring. And no, I didn't make the last two up. You learn about how common a certain cause of death is, where it occurs, who's at risk, why it kills you, and most importantly what your own chances of survival are. While this combination of facts and humor could have easily been overdone, I found it to be just the right mix. I learned quite a few new and fascinating things, and the entertaining and wry wording made reading unexpectedly fun, despite the deadly subject matter.
100 scary reasons - why you might not make it to your next birthday - later, you'll have acquired quite a few oddly amusing, yet smart, conversation starters. If you also quit smoking along the way, all the better.
In short: A quirky view on one of life's certainties!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Quercus. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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