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How Not to Die (Too Soon)

The Lies We’ve Been Sold and the Policies That Could Save Us

Devi Sridhar author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd

Publishing:21st Aug '25

£22.00

This title is due to be published on 21st August, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won’t help.

The stark reality is that we’ve been sold a monumental lie. The obsession with individual health optimization has distracted us from the real game-changer: holding governments accountable for policies that can significantly extend our lifespans. How Not to Die (Too Soon) is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability. It’s time to demand the changes that will save lives.

‘One of the most brilliant scientists in the world’ -- Piers Morgan
‘One of the most important voices of reason of the COVID era’ -- Owen Jones

ISBN: 9780241742846

Dimensions: 240mm x 156mm x 40mm

Weight: 750g

320 pages