Out of all the books I have ever bought in my lifetime, this is the ONLY book I've ever wanted to burn in a fire and use for kindling. What a disappointment at the time!!
I picked up this book when it first came out so a few years ago now and by page 28 (yes I remember the page number, I was done). How could someone profess the greatness of their research skills and proudly promote their work in risk management and then, just pages later, marvel at how amazing it was to create a covid jab in under 12 months and how wonderful this was. If that's not the worst example of thorough research and risk management, I don't know what is.
Attia is an immoral, centralised shill, further proven by his association with Epstein. Attia wrote Outlive when his one month old son suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to intensive care in San Diego. His wife begged him to return from New York. He himself has admitted he did not return for ten days because of what he described as “important” work. That important work included hanging out with Epstein, a pedo. Evil man!!
It sounds like the book really didn’t resonate with you, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain why. One of the things I enjoy about books is that they often spark very different reactions depending on what each of us values or expects from them.
For me, the ideas that stayed with me were around prevention, movement, and thinking about healthspan rather than simply lifespan. Those were the aspects I wanted to reflect on in the article, rather than presenting the book—or its author—as beyond criticism.
I think it’s healthy to read any book with a questioning mind, take what feels valuable, and leave what doesn’t.
Thank you again for sharing your honest thoughts. Conversations like this are part of what makes reading worthwhile.
Absolutely spot-on! Your summary really captures the essence of Outlive. Seeing exercise as a way to prepare for an independent and capable 80-year-old, rather than just focusing on quick-fix aesthetics, reflects a wonderfully freeing mindset. This isn't just a book review; it’s a heartfelt reminder that our daily choices add up and shape our future in meaningful ways.
That shift in perspective was probably the biggest takeaway for me too. Training for the life I hope to live at 80 feels much more meaningful than chasing a short-term goal.
I also like what you said about daily choices. Most of them seem so ordinary on their own, but over the years they quietly shape who we become and how we get to experience life.
I do my best to pay attention to every detail. Heaven knows, I’m old enough and could use all the help I can get. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of the caring Timberline Team!
Love this essay Alexandra. I am almost at the last few pages of Outlive, so many takeaways and notes. Thanks for sharing your learning as well <3. have a great weekend ahead!
It’s one of those books where I kept stopping to underline things and reflect before moving on. There’s so much packed into it, but what I appreciated most was how it shifted the focus from simply living longer to living well for longer.
I’d love to hear what your biggest takeaway is once you finish it.
Out of all the books I have ever bought in my lifetime, this is the ONLY book I've ever wanted to burn in a fire and use for kindling. What a disappointment at the time!!
I picked up this book when it first came out so a few years ago now and by page 28 (yes I remember the page number, I was done). How could someone profess the greatness of their research skills and proudly promote their work in risk management and then, just pages later, marvel at how amazing it was to create a covid jab in under 12 months and how wonderful this was. If that's not the worst example of thorough research and risk management, I don't know what is.
Attia is an immoral, centralised shill, further proven by his association with Epstein. Attia wrote Outlive when his one month old son suffered a cardiac arrest and was admitted to intensive care in San Diego. His wife begged him to return from New York. He himself has admitted he did not return for ten days because of what he described as “important” work. That important work included hanging out with Epstein, a pedo. Evil man!!
Thank you for sharing your perspective so openly.
It sounds like the book really didn’t resonate with you, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain why. One of the things I enjoy about books is that they often spark very different reactions depending on what each of us values or expects from them.
For me, the ideas that stayed with me were around prevention, movement, and thinking about healthspan rather than simply lifespan. Those were the aspects I wanted to reflect on in the article, rather than presenting the book—or its author—as beyond criticism.
I think it’s healthy to read any book with a questioning mind, take what feels valuable, and leave what doesn’t.
Thank you again for sharing your honest thoughts. Conversations like this are part of what makes reading worthwhile.
Great write up.
Absolutely spot-on! Your summary really captures the essence of Outlive. Seeing exercise as a way to prepare for an independent and capable 80-year-old, rather than just focusing on quick-fix aesthetics, reflects a wonderfully freeing mindset. This isn't just a book review; it’s a heartfelt reminder that our daily choices add up and shape our future in meaningful ways.
Thank you - I really appreciate that.
That shift in perspective was probably the biggest takeaway for me too. Training for the life I hope to live at 80 feels much more meaningful than chasing a short-term goal.
I also like what you said about daily choices. Most of them seem so ordinary on their own, but over the years they quietly shape who we become and how we get to experience life.
I’m really glad that came through in the article.
I do my best to pay attention to every detail. Heaven knows, I’m old enough and could use all the help I can get. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful part of the caring Timberline Team!
Love to be on each other community 🙏
Making one stronger WHOLE!
Love this essay Alexandra. I am almost at the last few pages of Outlive, so many takeaways and notes. Thanks for sharing your learning as well <3. have a great weekend ahead!
Thank you! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it too.
It’s one of those books where I kept stopping to underline things and reflect before moving on. There’s so much packed into it, but what I appreciated most was how it shifted the focus from simply living longer to living well for longer.
I’d love to hear what your biggest takeaway is once you finish it.
Have a wonderful weekend too ❤️
will surely share my takeaways with you <3