Jan Garavaglia "How not to die. Tales of a Forensic Pathologist"

Author: Jan Garavaglia Title: How Not to Die: A Medical Examiner’s Stories Publication Date: 2010 Description: Jan Garavaglia, known to some from the Discovery Channel series "Dr. G.," is a medical examiner who encounters her patients at a time when she can no longer protect them from their fate. However, by unraveling the mysteries of often seemingly random and puzzling deaths, she offers guidance on how we can avoid premature death and make the most of the opportunity life gives us for as long as possible. Her experience, gained over many years of practice, allows her to draw many interesting, unusual, and shocking conclusions, as well as to uncover many astonishing connections. Thanks to the doctor’s advice, we will learn what traps not only fate but also we ourselves can set for us. Our hygiene habits, driving, and even our love of order are subjected to a harsh assessment. The book’s message therefore seems particularly relevant in today’s world, which strives for longevity.