How Not to Die (Too Soon)

How Not to Die (Too Soon): The Lies We’ve Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us

Paperback Published on: 16/04/2026
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Synopsis

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.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781405975513
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 23 mm
  • Weight: 244g
  • Languages: English

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How Not to Die (Too Soon)
Lots of insight
TW: There is a chapter on suicide which I found somewhat insensitive. An information-packed overview of some of the major factors which affect populations... READ MORE
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How Not to Die (Too Soon)
Interesting and Informative
This book takes a look at health issues. Professor Devi Sridhar tells what the government should be doing to make our population more healthy, some of the ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
Sensible descriptions of ways to keep healthy
Sensible description of the ways to keep healthy. Lot of actions which governments need to take. Not quite as much emphasis on individual responsibility as... READ MORE
David Barlow
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
interesting and easy to read
This was an interesting book setting out differences in global health policies, both good and bad, and what countries can learn from each other to support... READ MORE
jean
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
Informative
Loved this book, so much information presented in an easy to understand way. I read this book slowly so that I could absorb and reflect on it. There were t... READ MORE
Marcia Cyr
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
What a fantastic and informative book
What a fascinating read. How external factors affect our life expectancy. From access to healthcare, gun control, driving, smoking, clean water and diet. ... READ MORE
Helen Wilkinson