Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-234)

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Natural causes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Barbara Ehrenreich

Sub title

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

Summary

One by one, Ehrenreich topples the shibboleths that guide our attempts to live a long, healthy life -- from the importance of preventive medical screenings to the concepts of wellness and mindfulness, from dietary fads to fitness culture. We may buy expensive anti-aging products or cosmetic surgery, get preventive screenings and eat more kale, or throw ourselves into meditation and spirituality. But all these things offer only the illusion of control. How to live well, even joyously, while accepting our mortality -- that is the vitally important philosophical challenge of this book

Target audience

general

Creator