This is the best Organizational Change book I've ever come across - I plan to share it with several colleagues. I am not in the medical profession but I found his lessons to be ones that made you think. I look at everything through a different lense now.

The presentation of the book was fantastic. John Bedford Lloyd is captivating

The conclusion is as motivating as it is inspiring. Gawande moves you to action

Good stories to discuss a changing topic-- improvement in health care. unique perspectives from around the globe.

One of my favorite audiobooks, Better is engaging to read, poses philosophical questions that I thought about after I finished each chapter, and all around a fascinating set of stories.

Better reminded me a bit of Gawande's other book, Being Mortal, though the topics in Better were much more far ranging.

The narrator is soothing, giving the feeling of being a erudite, but caring friend. Like a great coffee conversationalist.

I don't know, but it would have something to do with sacrifices and trade offs, and just how average most of us are.

Gawande is clearly a mindful observer of life. His thoughts about all the topics covered in this book are a treat to hear and think about.

This book is a must for all, especially us who deliver healthcare in these changing times. We arr quick to go into survival mode and convince ourselves that we are doing the best we can given the circumstances. The question remains- are we Really? This author doesn't sugarcoat the obstacles we face, but are these perceived barriers actually obstructive? Introspection is inevitable after listening.

I can not express how much I enjoy his writings! The reader also does a very good job. 😊

Atul Gawande is quite skilled as a writer, and he is proof that dedication to details pays off handsomely

Fascinating and easy to understand, even without having a history in medicine. Provides a large selection of key topics. The take aways can be incorporated in to any field and every day life.

I listened to this book after listening to "Being Mortal", and I love that Atul tells a different story in this earlier work. You can definitely hear the seeds of his later book, but I found myself in a much different mindset as he talked about the quest to eradicate diseases like polio from the modern world.

Atul Gawande is an excellent story teller, but in this work he didn't quite close all of the threads of this diverse work. From the diligence of hand-washing and vaccination, to a discussion of medical malpractice, to a summary of obstetrics and midwifery, this book doesn't quite come full circle as you reach the end. Each of the topics and stories are interesting in their own right, and this is a worthwhile listen, but if you're going to pick one book I would recommend "Being Mortal" over "Better".

Details related to obstetrics, death penalty and cystic fibrosis research are amazing. Deep dive into Indian surgeons performance is impressive. Five take homes are great. Loved it. Strongly recommend this to medical students and residents and almost everyone in healthcare should read this book. Kudos once again Atul. This one as good as Being Mortal and checklist manifesto.