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On Death and Dying Paperback – June 9, 1997

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Ten years after Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s death, a commemorative edition with a new introduction and updated resources section of her beloved groundbreaking classic on the five stages of grief.

One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family, bringing hope to all who are involved.
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  1. Print length
    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Scribner
  4. Publication date
    June 9, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.8 x 8.44 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0684839385
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0684839387
  8. Lexile measure
    1080L
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book provides relevant and informative information about end-of-life issues. They find it a good read and worth reading early in life. Opinions differ on the readability, with some finding it well-written and easy to understand, while others consider it dry and hard to read. There are mixed reviews regarding the sturdiness of the book, with some finding it in good condition while others report issues like rips and bent pages.

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102 customers mention "Information quality"102 positive0 negative

Customers find the book provides useful information and insights. It helps them evaluate their priorities and understand their own reactions. Readers appreciate the profound analysis and consider it a valuable work, though some find it dated.

"I recommend that everyone read this book. It really helps to understand the stages people go through." Read more

"...many aspects of death that we should learn and internalize, offering valuable insights that become even more meaningful before death is at our..." Read more

"This is the most critical look at the phases we all go through as those we love face the ultimate challenge, or we face it ourselves...." Read more

"...Learning the stages of grief allowed me the ability to function. It grounded me, my thoughts were no longer going in circles, and I was able to..." Read more

76 customers mention "Value for reading"76 positive0 negative

Customers find the book helpful and interesting. They say it's worth reading early in life to understand major events better. Readers also mention it's a good read for nurses.

"...Worthwhile to read once, enlightening to read over and over again." Read more

"...WOW, this was worth the time rereading it and even learning more the second time...." Read more

"...It's a wonderful book...." Read more

"Very heavy read. Anyone caring for or coming in contact with someone who is in or nearing the final chapter of their life should read this book...." Read more

7 customers mention "Relevance"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book relevant and helpful for those going through grief. They describe it as a classic and an interesting history for dying loved ones.

"...It remains relevant today and I would recommend it to anyone to understand how we cope with loss...." Read more

"...I would buy again and gift to someone I care for and about. A book for a lifetime." Read more

"...this book is a classic...." Read more

"...in bringing about the change for our dying loved ones it is interesting history. It is good to see how far we have come...." Read more

35 customers mention "Readability"20 positive15 negative

Customers have different views on the book's readability. Some find it well-written and easy to understand, describing the end of life phase of patients clearly. Others describe it as a dry, hard read with outdated writing.

"Well written book!" Read more

"...It is an important work; but a bit dated: Having been published in 1969, some things discussed have already change in the way the dying are treated..." Read more

"...The book describes very well the end of life phase of patients and is not as concerned with the afterwards..." Read more

"...What arrived,was the beige cover. It's very disappointing ." Read more

8 customers mention "Sturdiness"5 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book's condition. Some find it in good condition, while others report rips and bent pages.

"Itr arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. It is well worth its price and will help me in my work. Thank you!" Read more

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I recommend that everyone read this book. It really helps to understand the stages people go through.
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The book highlights many aspects of death that we should learn and internalize, offering valuable insights that become even more meaningful before death is at our doorstep. It also teaches us how to navigate difficult times, such as dealing with malignancy, with our family and friends. Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars On Death and Dieing
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I recommend this book to everyone as we all come to this place ourselves and, until then, see or hear of many others that we may or may not be close to come to this place in one way or other and for one reason or other. What I ultimately love about this book is the truth behind it all as knowledge and knowing are always a good thing in my opinion. Seeing anchor hearing (learning about the different ways in which people react and cope is fascinating and needs to be addressed and always taken into consideration. After all, our own denial and personal lack of knowledge on the subject is Not doing anyone any favors (including ourselves.). What a benefit and privilege it is to be able to be of some service to those who need it as well as for someone to be of some service to us when our time comes. Small or large ways that we can contribute in a good way to make what could be otherwise a negative experience and turn it into a positive one simply because we can. Simple choices, not about money or education but just about love and consideration showing that the person is truly cared about right to the end as we would hope to feel ourselves in their situation. What I found hard about this book is to read how some really are treated like things and objects and aren't listened to or have their feelings considered in a big way and it may be due to upping the mighty dollar or just to try and prolong without there being any value knowing the inevitable outcome. This is NOT a game! These are living, breathing humans who have the God given right to their dignity and respect if we know these people or not. Our lives depend upon it just as much, if not more, as we are the ones being left behind to reap the consequences of our actions. They will soon be in a place of peace. Who are we to choose not to give them the final farewell as a kind and loving one. On the contrary, we would want to make it our number one goal to take in every consideration to their feelings big or small. Why be in a hurry? Kindness has no time limit. Giving of our time means EVERYTHING, so lets choose to do that. A glass of water, a smile, a nice warm washcloth or helping to take for a short walk or read them a story or tell one your own. I am personally moved by the words from this book and feel it should be in schools to learn with no charge. It could, after all, change the world as we know it. Right down to the killings in war potentially being a thing of the past as well as violence of any kind. It may stop the epidemic of starvation bring food to the living all over the globe. Less crime comes with more Heart. Think about it, this one change could honestly move mountains. Just open your eyes and Be That Person wanting to truly bring good to another person. Just because you choose to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The manual for critical times
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This is the most critical look at the phases we all go through as those we love face the ultimate challenge, or we face it ourselves. The personal experience mixed with the clinical knowledge makes this the book to have to navigate final issues. I give this to grieving friends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book has been on my shelf for my entire adult life, dog-eared and always waiting.
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Dr Kubler-Ross is a hero of mine. To the point that I did an assessment on her life and discovered a headstrong child who wanted to FEEL what life was like.

She grew up in Switzerland during WWII, an identical twin in a triplet birth. She grew up unrecognised as an individual, part of the circus of attention that triplets bring. When she was 16 and the war had ended, she walked to Russia and back again, working in the reconstruction of post-war Europe.

She stood in the doorway to the chambers at Maidanek, a Polish concentration camp. She looked at the wooden walls, etched with last messages and images of butterflies symbolising life after death. She met a 16 year old Jewish survivor ~ only survived because she was unable to fit into the chamber that stole the lives of her family. Elisabeth asked her about her hatred of her captors and the girl replied something about not strewing the seeds of hate, that we all have an inner Hitler when we are faced with our own mortality.

With that, she went to medical school in Zurich, met an American student, married him and moved to America. She turned her focus from pediatrics to psychology, and began to notice how terminal patients were virtually ignored in hospitals ~ as though dying was something to be ashamed of. She began to visit patients, sitting with them as they talked, listening to their needs and their stories, finding that there is a wealth of wisdom in those frail people.

Dr Kubler-Ross believed in the dignity of living with dying. She polished the art of listening to the needs of terminal patients, how to allow them to pass with tenderness and non-intervention. To make dying a time of preciousness and honour. She taught me how to be present for my mother when she died.

When I got the call that Mama needed me, I didn't know what to do. As I packed to take the plane over land and oceans to go home to Delaware, I brought 'On Death and Dying', I brought a Ram Dass recording "Here We all Are" and a Crowded House cd with 'Fall at Your Feet'. Each one was instrumental in helping me give my mother a loving, hands-on, joyful exodus from the pain of cancer.

I recommend this book highly. Not only for assisting with a peaceful death, but as a sufferer of the grief of losing someone who meant the world to me. Kubler-Ross' Five Stages eventually became a recognised Psychological Theory on the Five Stages of Grief. Worthwhile to read once, enlightening to read over and over again.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Title is too strong.
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