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On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss 1st Edition, Kindle Edition

by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross (Author), David Kessler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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 Grieving is an invaluable blend of Kubler-Ross’s practical wisdom, case studies, and her own experiences and spiritual insight.

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

Just as On Death and Dying taught us the five stages of death—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—On Grief and Grieving applies 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).
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"Elisabeth Kübler-Ross deserves to be remembered because her life and work have made this world a better place. "On Grief and Grieving" is a heartfelt tribute to all who have lost a loved one, from a woman who changed our lives by changing our relationship to death and dying. What a wonderful book Elisabeth and David have written."
--Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit: The Seven Stages of Power and Healing

"Elisabeth Kübler-Ross left us one last gift, and it's a masterpiece. Having illumined the subject of death, she has now illumined the subject of grief. She and grief expert David Kessler have written a modern classic, the kind of book that all of us will want to keep on our bookshelves because we know it speaks to our deepest hearts."
--Marianne Williamson, author of A Politics of Love: A Handbook for a New American Revolution

About the Author

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 book On 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.

David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. He coauthored On Grief and Grieving and Life Lessons with Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay. He is the author of Finding Meaning; Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms; and The Needs of the Dying, praised by Mother Teresa.

David’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, and Life Magazine, and on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David has served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team and has volunteered for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer. He lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders and leads talks and retreats for those dealing with grief.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000FCKB02
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner; 1st edition (July 19, 2005)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 19, 2005
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 683 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1476775559
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  1. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

    Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

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    Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross earned a place as the best-loved and most-respected authority on the subjects of death and dying. Through her twenty-three books, as well as her key role in starting the hospice movement and years working with terminally ill children, AIDS patients, and the elderly, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross brought comfort and understanding to millions coping with their own deaths or the death of a loved one. Dr. Kubler-Ross, whose books have been translated into forty-four (44) languages, passed away in 2004 at the age of seventy-eight. Before her death, she and David Kessler completed work on their second collaboration, On Grief and Grieving. The Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation continues her work in: hospice, palliative care, and grief around the world. See www.EKRFoundation.org for more information.

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    David Kessler

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    David Kessler is the world’s foremost expert on grief. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. He coauthored On Grief and Grieving and Life Lessons with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay. He is the author of Finding Meaning; Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms; and The Needs of the Dying, praised by Mother Teresa.

    David’s work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, and Life Magazine, and on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David has served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team and has volunteered for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer. He lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders and leads talks and retreats for those dealing with grief.

    In addition, David worked with the late actors Anthony Perkins and Michael Landon. The founder of the cancer support group The Bogeyman in the Closet, he lectures on living life fully in the face of cancer.

    A frequent guest on The Dr. Oz Show, David has also appeared on CNN, NBC, PBS, Fox, and Entertainment Tonight. He has written for The Boston Globe, the San Francisco Chronicle, Anderson Cooper 360°, and Oprah.com. David has volunteered with the Red Cross, and he also serves on the board of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation. For more information on David and live events, please visit www.Grief.com

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the information in the book helpful and amazing. They describe the content as excellent, comforting, and awesome. Readers say it helps them understand their own grief and provides reassurance. They also mention the writing style is clear, concise, and relatable.

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Customers find the information in the book helpful. They say it helps shed light on common issues and is an amazing resource to embrace the new reality. Readers also appreciate the wisdom and guidance the book provides.

"...It has helped tremendously. I recommend highly for someone who needs some help understanding the grieving process...." Read more

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Customers find the book great, excellent, and comforting. They say it helps anyone understand why they grieve and positive ways to look at life. Readers also mention the book is powerful and enjoyable.

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Customers find the book helpful in understanding their own grief. They say it provides reassurance and comfort.

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"...passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1...." Read more

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Customers find the writing style easy to read and comprehend. They say the author is clear, concise, and full of empathy. Readers also mention the book is relatable, intuitive, and thoughtful. They appreciate the crystal clear structure and all the stages and typical feelings and thoughts they have when grieving.

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Customers find the story length of the book perfect. They say it's a personal view of a vast experience that adds realism to the book. Readers also mention the book goes through many different scenarios you might encounter after losing someone.

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How to Cope with Loss
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How to Cope with Loss
If you’ve had to deal with grief, then you know that the process can be complicated. There are so many feelings to sort out, so many what- ifs to process, that you may often wonder if what you are feeling is normal, and if it will ever end. This book, On Grief and Grieving, is here to help you.This book’s subtitle refers to five stages of grief, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While each of these five areas is touched on in the book, there is much more to read than just these five stages and what they mean. When I first got this book, I was expecting a separate, long chapter for each of the five stages, but the book is not written that way. Rather, it spells out the five stages in the first chapter, then it proceeds to talk about more specific topics, like regrets, hauntings, isolation, anniversaries, suicide, and more.I was recommended this book following the passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1. Everyone’s grieving process is different and there is no single way to grieve and 2. Grief is all about YOU, and your individual needs. Don’t let others try to pressure you to ‘get over it’ or tell you that you’re taking things to extremes or acting childish. Grief is personal, and every single one of us needs the time to deal the situation and recover as we see fit, on our own terms.Grieving is a process. It is something we all have to go through from time to time and while there is no defined endpoint to grief, it is good to understand how grieving differs from person to person. It is also good to know that the way you choose to grieve, the way you cope, and the way you respond is perfectly fine. On Grief and Grieving does take somewhat of a spiritual angle from time to time, which may not be suitable to all readers, but it remains generic enough in the spiritual dimension that most anyone can relate. It’s a good guide to grief, and a book I recommend.
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This book’s subtitle refers to five stages of grief, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While each of these five areas is touched on in the book, there is much more to read than just these five stages and what they mean. When I first got this book, I was expecting a separate, long chapter for each of the five stages, but the book is not written that way. Rather, it spells out the five stages in the first chapter, then it proceeds to talk about more specific topics, like regrets, hauntings, isolation, anniversaries, suicide, and more.

I was recommended this book following the passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1. Everyone’s grieving process is different and there is no single way to grieve and 2. Grief is all about YOU, and your individual needs. Don’t let others try to pressure you to ‘get over it’ or tell you that you’re taking things to extremes or acting childish. Grief is personal, and every single one of us needs the time to deal the situation and recover as we see fit, on our own terms.

Grieving is a process. It is something we all have to go through from time to time and while there is no defined endpoint to grief, it is good to understand how grieving differs from person to person. It is also good to know that the way you choose to grieve, the way you cope, and the way you respond is perfectly fine. On Grief and Grieving does take somewhat of a spiritual angle from time to time, which may not be suitable to all readers, but it remains generic enough in the spiritual dimension that most anyone can relate. It’s a good guide to grief, and a book I recommend.
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If you’ve had to deal with grief, then you know that the process can be complicated. There are so many feelings to sort out, so many what- ifs to process, that you may often wonder if what you are feeling is normal, and if it will ever end. This book, On Grief and Grieving, is here to help you.

This book’s subtitle refers to five stages of grief, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While each of these five areas is touched on in the book, there is much more to read than just these five stages and what they mean. When I first got this book, I was expecting a separate, long chapter for each of the five stages, but the book is not written that way. Rather, it spells out the five stages in the first chapter, then it proceeds to talk about more specific topics, like regrets, hauntings, isolation, anniversaries, suicide, and more.

I was recommended this book following the passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1. Everyone’s grieving process is different and there is no single way to grieve and 2. Grief is all about YOU, and your individual needs. Don’t let others try to pressure you to ‘get over it’ or tell you that you’re taking things to extremes or acting childish. Grief is personal, and every single one of us needs the time to deal the situation and recover as we see fit, on our own terms.

Grieving is a process. It is something we all have to go through from time to time and while there is no defined endpoint to grief, it is good to understand how grieving differs from person to person. It is also good to know that the way you choose to grieve, the way you cope, and the way you respond is perfectly fine. On Grief and Grieving does take somewhat of a spiritual angle from time to time, which may not be suitable to all readers, but it remains generic enough in the spiritual dimension that most anyone can relate. It’s a good guide to grief, and a book I recommend.
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Bought this for my boyfriend after his dad passed. He absolutely loved it! Really helped walk him through the transitions of his grief.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches us to love our life, accepting our entire fate with our losses and grieves as well. This is a real gift.
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thank you very much to Elisabeth and David: you helped me to me very much with this book. After two and half years, after our most painful loss (the unexpected loss of our beloved one son, lived almost 20 years) I was able to face with our own grief, reading this book. I've translated the book in Hungarian, hoping that with it I can help to other ones in my circle of our dear friends and beloved ones, who instinctly always knew how to help us, with their love in these nightmareful years after our son's death.

This book (similarly to other books of Elisabeth) has a crystal clear structure, she highly knows the real nature of the grief and grieving. She exactly knows that every person has - and has to experience - an own, unique grief, there are no two alike. Therefore there is no universal recipe to help us. Just unique love and sympathy, to every unique persons. And this is also highly true: the process is infinite, never in our life could find any "final" relief without pain. Our pain is as infinite as our love of Him and as our loss of Him. But we used to live further accepting this recognition, appreciating our privileged years with Him - and our privileged years nowadays with each other: with my dearest lifemate, dear father of our beloved son, and with my dearest mother. Every minutes living together is a unique precious gift. This book - as the other ones of EKR - teaches us to survive, to love our life AND our death together - they are two "parts" of the same sphere.

Love for Elisabeth to respect every persons' own beliefs. She never wants to "evangelize". She really respects all individualities, she exactly knows that all of us live and think differently, so there is no "one right way" to us. She can though help us with her eternal truths.

After reading this book I'm able to embrace our hardest grief with the other ones in my life, because they are also my parts, as our common joys, happy hours. Our life is so full with sunshine AND clouds AND rainfalls AND devastating storms. This is the fullness of our life-death cycle. "Birth is not a beginning and death is not an ending. They are merely points on a continuum".
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This is the 3rd copy I bought. First one for me and the other two for friends! A really helpful book to navigate grief. I am reading it again after more than a year of my mom lost. Love all the wisdom and guidance this books gives, and how much is helping to understand and be able to keep caring for myself. Losing a parent is something that changes us and shape us forever. As long as we are open to do the process of grief. The younger we are the more will impact our life. May all of us be happy, peaceful and free from all our suffering.
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