This book focuses on how to live longer, “We tend to take our health for granted until faced with death” says the book’s author. Governments bear some accountability for policies that can significantly expand our lifespan. This vital transformational guide is a treasure chest of empirical evidence, fascinating challenge and thought provocation. A timely diamond, How Not to Die (Too Soon) weaves public health, personal stories and individual health to societal accountability. Devi Sridhar shifts the dial ànd our minds in a life changing direction that will shape the future for good. He zooms in on the lies we’ve been sold ànd the policies that could save us. “I am living longer because of political choices more than half a century ago, Life expectancy is tightly linked to where you live and the political choices made by your government “ says Devi

This is a great book. Focusing on collective health rather than what you can do as an individual to live longer. It’s a call to arms in some ways and also a scary insight into global public health. The message is of hope - some countries do things better than others and we should learn from each other. It’s also a reminder how lucky I am in many ways, but things could definitely be better. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin for the ARC.