I heartily second this recommendation (Being Mortal). It is very well written and thoughtful. In fact, when my wife gave it to me, I wasn't even interested in

I heartily second this recommendation (Being Mortal). It is very well written and thoughtful. In fact, when my wife gave it to me, I wasn't even interested in end of life issues - who wants to read about death in the middle of winter? But I was immediately sucked in and enjoyed it thoroughly.