"Knocking on Heaven's Door," authored by Katy Butler, is a poignant blend of memoir and investigative journalism that delves into the complex intersections of death, medicine, and technology. Through the personal narrative of Butler's own parents' end-of-life experiences, the book challenges readers to confront the harrowing moral dilemmas that arise when lifesaving treatments prolong dying rather than improve living. The account begins with Butler's father, sustained by a pacemaker yet descending into dementia and blindness, and his candid declaration of living too long. This leads to an exploration of what constitutes a 'Good Death' and the modern medical system's fixation with longevity at the expense of alleviating suffering. The story takes a turn as Butler's mother, facing her own serious illness, opts to defy her doctors and embrace death on her terms—rejecting further invasive treatment. This powerful journey uncovers the rise of the Slow Medicine movement, advocating for a return to dignified and consensual end-of-life care. "Knocking on Heaven's Door" is more than a narrative; it's a guide through the convoluted medical system, provoking essential discussions about death and illuminating a path towards a more humane approach to our final days.