This book is a continuation of the work I began when I became Bernie, writes the best-selling physician. Most of the people in these stories have not had the great wake-up call: that is, they are not facing life-threatening illness. So in a sense, this book is preventative medicine. ... I want to help you learn to accept your mortality before something catastrophic brings you face-to-face with the end of your life. Also available in audio at $18.00 (2 cass) from HarperCollins Audio, ISBN 0694520357.