Few people think seriously about death until it is too late—even though no one denies that today, death is no longer a natural ending but a managed social event, shaped by families, doctors, and institutions, with decisions often made by someone other than the dying. For more than a decade, Brett Zhan has studied, reflected, and written on what it means to die well—an effort fueled by the memories of his mother’s painful final years and his regret at being unable to help her end her suffering. Good Death: Life’s Last Pursuit examines the physical, mental, spiritual, and social dimensions of dying—what troubles to expect, what makes a good death, and what each of us can do to prepare. It is a personal search turned practical guide for anyone who hopes to face death with less fear, less suffering, and more peace. Brett Zhan holds a medical degree and a PhD in health economics. For more than twenty-five years, he has worked to improve healthcare systems, including research on end-of-life care, and has published over fifty scientific papers under his legal name, Chunliu Zhan. His first book, a novel titled Born in the Year of the Rat , drew from his own experiences to explore the meaning of living. Good Death: Life’s Last Pursuit continues that journey—toward understanding how to die well.