Do Not Go Gentle: The Case Against Assisted Death
Kathleen Stock
Apr 2026 · Little, Brown Book Group · Narrated by Kathleen Stock
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A TELEGRAPH SUMMER READ OF 2026
"Do Not Go Gentle is a bracing, often chilling wrestle with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the assisted death service - a deeply unsettling read, clear and powerful. Kathleen Stock remains fearless, endless, thought provoking and always entertaining." Nick Cave
"Characteristically sharp, clever and vital," Jane O'Grady, The Daily Telegraph
"Admirably clear and cogent... this is a polemic, but a polite one." Kathryn Hughes, The Guardian
Is there a right to die?
Is assisted death really compassionate?
Are we sleepwalking into a moral disaster?
In Do Not Go Gentle, acclaimed writer and philosopher Kathleen Stock tackles one of the great debates of our time: should we set up a system of assisted death? With her trademark sharp thinking and dry wit, the bestselling author of Material Girls argues that despite what some progressives might tell you, assisted death will not give a person more "freedom" or "control" over their lives. Whether you have a terminal illness, are in chronic pain, or are disabled, being able to ask your doctor to kill you fundamentally changes society's attitude towards the vulnerable - and in a sinister direction.
Life is complex. For some individuals, an assisted death might be the right choice. But we should be deeply wary of introducing a system that offers death as just another option, especially when palliative care is so under-resourced. Expertly marshalling the arguments, Stock's laser polemic cuts through the wishful thinking and clouded reasoning that surrounds the issue and reaffirms life, rather than death, as what we should be fighting for. Collectively, we should rage against the dying of the light.
"Do Not Go Gentle is a bracing, often chilling wrestle with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the assisted death service - a deeply unsettling read, clear and powerful. Kathleen Stock remains fearless, endless, thought provoking and always entertaining." Nick Cave
"Characteristically sharp, clever and vital," Jane O'Grady, The Daily Telegraph
"Admirably clear and cogent... this is a polemic, but a polite one." Kathryn Hughes, The Guardian
Is there a right to die?
Is assisted death really compassionate?
Are we sleepwalking into a moral disaster?
In Do Not Go Gentle, acclaimed writer and philosopher Kathleen Stock tackles one of the great debates of our time: should we set up a system of assisted death? With her trademark sharp thinking and dry wit, the bestselling author of Material Girls argues that despite what some progressives might tell you, assisted death will not give a person more "freedom" or "control" over their lives. Whether you have a terminal illness, are in chronic pain, or are disabled, being able to ask your doctor to kill you fundamentally changes society's attitude towards the vulnerable - and in a sinister direction.
Life is complex. For some individuals, an assisted death might be the right choice. But we should be deeply wary of introducing a system that offers death as just another option, especially when palliative care is so under-resourced. Expertly marshalling the arguments, Stock's laser polemic cuts through the wishful thinking and clouded reasoning that surrounds the issue and reaffirms life, rather than death, as what we should be fighting for. Collectively, we should rage against the dying of the light.
A TELEGRAPH SUMMER READ OF 2026
"Do Not Go Gentle is a bracing, often chilling wrestle with the ethical dilemmas surrounding the assisted death service - a deeply unsettling read, clear and powerful. Kathleen Stock remains fearless, endless, thought provoking and always entertaining." Nick Cave
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About the author
Kathleen Stock is a contributing writer at UnHerd. She is the author of Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism.
Kathleen Stock is a contributing writer at UnHerd. She is the author of Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism.
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