Sunita Puri

Author Website

  • About
  • Book & Reviews
  • Other Writing
  • Media
  • Events
  • Contact

Home page

That Good Night by Sunita Puri

Order

Follow
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram


Sunita on Terrible, Thanks For Askin‪g
Listen


New York Times Featured Article
Read

People magazine Book of the Week

Interview with Amanpour & Co/PBS
Watch

“Puri shows us the ways that dying is woven into living and, as such, deserves not just acceptance but close attention, deep respect, even celebration. This is a lively and fascinating book that will be a crucial part of the expanding cultural conversation about how we think about death.”

—Meghan Daum, author of The Unspeakable

Sunita Puri
2018-12-11T22:47:01+00:00

—Meghan Daum, author of The Unspeakable

“Puri shows us the ways that dying is woven into living and, as such, deserves not just acceptance but close attention, deep respect, even celebration. This is a lively and fascinating book that will be a crucial part of the expanding cultural conversation about how we think about death.”
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/megan-daum/
"A timely and important work: an insider's view of caring for the sickest patients and a moving exploration of life's impermanence. Sunita Puri's deft attention to language, both in her writing and in her work as a doctor, is a testament to the power of story, narrative and context to help us make sense of life and its end."

—Lucy Kalanithi, MD,  Widow of Paul Kalanithi, author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book When Breath Becomes Air 

Sunita Puri
2019-01-02T20:36:53+00:00

—Lucy Kalanithi, MD,  Widow of Paul Kalanithi, author of the #1 New York Times Bestselling Book When Breath Becomes Air 

"A timely and important work: an insider's view of caring for the sickest patients and a moving exploration of life's impermanence. Sunita Puri's deft attention to language, both in her writing and in her work as a doctor, is a testament to the power of story, narrative and context to help us make sense of life and its end."
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/lucy-kalanithi/
"Puri hits the ground running with an impressive debut...A profound meditation on a problem many of us will face; worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal (2014).

—Kirkus Reviews, (Starred review)

Sunita Puri
2019-01-02T20:37:47+00:00

—Kirkus Reviews, (Starred review)

"Puri hits the ground running with an impressive debut...A profound meditation on a problem many of us will face; worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal (2014).
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/kirkus-reviews/
"Moving . . . Puri’s writing shines . . . An affecting read about the limits of medicine and embracing that which is beyond one’s control. The stories of Puri’s patients and their families will resonate with readers."

—Stephanie Sendaula, Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Sunita Puri
2019-02-11T22:44:14+00:00

—Stephanie Sendaula, Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"Moving . . . Puri’s writing shines . . . An affecting read about the limits of medicine and embracing that which is beyond one’s control. The stories of Puri’s patients and their families will resonate with readers."
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/stephanie-sendaula/
"Honest and brutal, Sunita Puri’s book is also beautiful and deeply reassuring...Her work, which she says is “in the borderland between life and death,” will change how you see mortality and end-of-life decisions, and how you discuss these subjects with loved ones."

—Kathryn Drury Wagner, Spirituality and Health

Sunita Puri
2019-03-01T15:34:30+00:00

—Kathryn Drury Wagner, Spirituality and Health

"Honest and brutal, Sunita Puri’s book is also beautiful and deeply reassuring...Her work, which she says is “in the borderland between life and death,” will change how you see mortality and end-of-life decisions, and how you discuss these subjects with loved ones."
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/kathryn-drury-wagner/
“Rich with piercing insights about life and death in modern medicine, Dr. Sunita Puri’s memoir braids together beautifully written narratives of her patients with her quest to understand her place in her family and her path as a doctor.”

—Ira Byock, MD, author of Dying Well and The Best Care Possible

Sunita Puri
2018-12-11T22:45:49+00:00

—Ira Byock, MD, author of Dying Well and The Best Care Possible

“Rich with piercing insights about life and death in modern medicine, Dr. Sunita Puri’s memoir braids together beautifully written narratives of her patients with her quest to understand her place in her family and her path as a doctor.”
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/ira-byock/
“Recognizing the complementary paths of science and spirituality, [Puri draws] upon the strength, support, and wisdom of her family’s beliefs and values—honoring life and accepting death—to help her patients make ‘eleventh-hour’ choices.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Sunita Puri
2018-12-11T22:47:47+00:00

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Recognizing the complementary paths of science and spirituality, [Puri draws] upon the strength, support, and wisdom of her family’s beliefs and values—honoring life and accepting death—to help her patients make ‘eleventh-hour’ choices.”
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/publishers-weekly/
“Spiritually grounded, poetic, and brilliant . . . Puri has claimed her place in the ranks of illustrious physician-writers.”

–Katy Butler, author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door

Sunita Puri
2018-12-11T22:44:20+00:00

–Katy Butler, author of Knocking on Heaven’s Door

“Spiritually grounded, poetic, and brilliant . . . Puri has claimed her place in the ranks of illustrious physician-writers.”
https://sunitapuri.com/testimonials/katy-butler/
0
0
Sunita Puri

Copyright © 2025 Sunita Puri · Site Design: Ilsa Brink