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

Author: Devi Sridhar

Illness & addiction: social aspects

Published on 16 April 2026 by Penguin Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 336 pages
130 x 198 x 23 | 236g

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.