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