--- product_id: 76532117 title: "Checklist Manifesto, The (R/J)" price: "1772 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/76532117-checklist-manifesto-the-r-j store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # Checklist Manifesto, The (R/J) **Price:** 1772 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Checklist Manifesto, The (R/J) - **How much does it cost?** 1772 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/76532117-checklist-manifesto-the-r-j) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Checklist Manifesto, The (R/J) : Gawande Atul: desertcart.in: Books Review: Life changing book - Good one, covering practices across industries. If followed properly, life changing book. Review: No "Being Mortal" but worth a read - I am not a big fan of self-help books, but I made an exception for “The Checklist Manifesto” for a couple of reasons: (1) I consider one of Gawande's later books, “Being Mortal,” the best non-fiction book I have ever read, and (2) I expected interesting anecdotes about the history of checklists, written in Gawande’s breezy, engaging style. While well-written and easy to read, this book is no "Being Mortal." Although it encourages readers to use checklists more consciously in their daily lives, it discusses a subject that most of us intuitively understand and does not seem very insightful or groundbreaking. Gawande's logic is sound and compelling. He argues that the increase in available knowledge has both saved and burdened us. The instances of fallibility due to ignorance have been overtaken by those due to the complexity of modern systems and processes. Checklists, he suggests, are the straightforward solution to prevent mistakes that arise from this complexity. The book is quite short at about 190 pages in the Kindle version, making it a quick and accessible read. Gawande covers the use of checklists in various industries such as aviation, construction, investments (an industry I am somewhat familiar with, and his examples seemed somewhat manufactured and less convincing), music, and restaurants. However, most of his narrative focuses on hospitals and the medical field, making it somewhat repetitive despite its short length. Despite its shortcomings, the book is probably worth a read, especially given its brevity. As Gawande points out, using a checklist can often feel beneath us and even embarrassing, but this book might make you rethink that notion and appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of checklists in achieving efficiency and preventing errors. A fun fact to highlight (according to Gawande): when airlines merge, one of the fiercest battles is between pilots over whose checklist will be adopted and used going forward. This underscores the importance and impact of checklists in critical operations. Pros: Gawande’s typical breezy and engaging style, brevity making it a quick read Cons: Lack of significant insights or new revelations, somewhat repetitive narrative ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,127 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #4 in Library & Information Science | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (14,323) | | Dimensions | 20 x 14 x 4 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0143423223 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0143423225 | | Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Item Weight | 160 g | | Language | English | | Net Quantity | 500.00 Grams | | Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Publication date | 28 October 2014 | | Publisher | Penguin Books India | ## Images ![Checklist Manifesto, The (R/J) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51I4r8W6auL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life changing book *by H***3 on 10 January 2026* Good one, covering practices across industries. If followed properly, life changing book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No "Being Mortal" but worth a read *by A***N on 13 August 2024* I am not a big fan of self-help books, but I made an exception for “The Checklist Manifesto” for a couple of reasons: (1) I consider one of Gawande's later books, “Being Mortal,” the best non-fiction book I have ever read, and (2) I expected interesting anecdotes about the history of checklists, written in Gawande’s breezy, engaging style. While well-written and easy to read, this book is no "Being Mortal." Although it encourages readers to use checklists more consciously in their daily lives, it discusses a subject that most of us intuitively understand and does not seem very insightful or groundbreaking. Gawande's logic is sound and compelling. He argues that the increase in available knowledge has both saved and burdened us. The instances of fallibility due to ignorance have been overtaken by those due to the complexity of modern systems and processes. Checklists, he suggests, are the straightforward solution to prevent mistakes that arise from this complexity. The book is quite short at about 190 pages in the Kindle version, making it a quick and accessible read. Gawande covers the use of checklists in various industries such as aviation, construction, investments (an industry I am somewhat familiar with, and his examples seemed somewhat manufactured and less convincing), music, and restaurants. However, most of his narrative focuses on hospitals and the medical field, making it somewhat repetitive despite its short length. Despite its shortcomings, the book is probably worth a read, especially given its brevity. As Gawande points out, using a checklist can often feel beneath us and even embarrassing, but this book might make you rethink that notion and appreciate the simplicity and effectiveness of checklists in achieving efficiency and preventing errors. A fun fact to highlight (according to Gawande): when airlines merge, one of the fiercest battles is between pilots over whose checklist will be adopted and used going forward. This underscores the importance and impact of checklists in critical operations. Pros: Gawande’s typical breezy and engaging style, brevity making it a quick read Cons: Lack of significant insights or new revelations, somewhat repetitive narrative ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An effective check list can save lives & solve many problems before they happen. *by E***U on 7 January 2025* The author writes about how an effective checklist can save lives, solve problems. Checklists can be used in several areas including surgery, business, and personal life. Taking referrals from how a 3-year-old child, drowned in an icy pond in Austria, with her heart-stopping for almost 2 & half hours, to how the 1935 Flying Fortress (Boeing model 299) airplane crash was solved & going into the construction industry & others - checklist proves to be an effective method of solving & overcoming errors which may turn fatal & catastrophic. The author also talks about the type of checklists and how effective checklists are to be made. A compelling read, Atul Gawande is a Surgeon & writes very well keeping us absorbed in his writing style. A must read. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Checklist Manifesto : How to Get Things Right (R/J) - Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End - Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/76532117-checklist-manifesto-the-r-j](https://www.desertcart.is/products/76532117-checklist-manifesto-the-r-j) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*