On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss [Paperback]

A modern classic text on the crucial role of grieving in dealing with loss, by the author who first explored the now famous five stages of grief—On Grief and Grievingis an invaluable blend of Kubler-Ross’s practical wisdom, case studies, and her own experiences and spiritual insight.

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’sOn Death and Dyingchanged the way we talk about the end of life. Before her own death in 2004, she and David Kessler completedOn Grief and Grieving, which looks at the way we experience the process of grief.

Just asOn Death and Dyingtaught us the five stages of death—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—On Grief and Grievingapplies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. This is “a fitting finale and tribute to the acknowledged expert on end-of-life matters” (Good Housekeeping).Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, MD, (1926–2004) was a Swiss-born psychiatrist, humanitarian, and co-founder of the hospice movement around the world. She was also the author of the groundbreaking bookOn Death and Dying, which first discussed The Five Stages of Grief. Elisabeth authored twenty-four books in thirty-six languages and brought comfort to millions of people coping with their own deaths or the death of a loved one. Her greatest professional legacy includes teaching the practice of humane care for the dying and the importance of sharing unconditional love. Her work continues by the efforts of hundreds of organizations around the world, including The Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation: EKRFoundation.org.

David Kessler is the coauthor ofLife Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living. On his own, he is the author ofThe Needs of the Dying, whiclÃ'