On Grief and Grieving, Elisabeth KublerRoss
On Grief and Grieving, Elisabeth KublerRoss
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On Grief and Grieving
Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

Author: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, David Kessler

Narrator: David Kessler, Samantha Desz

Unabridged: 8 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/19/2019


Synopsis

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).

About Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

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.

About David Kessler

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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda on April 04, 2025

How to review the first book you picked up after losing your 58-year-old father suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart attack? Normally I take a very academic approach to my books reviews (or at least I try to). I can’t review this one that way. I certainly wasn’t in an academic frame of mind when I w......more

Goodreads review by Meredith on December 13, 2016

I couldn't be more disappointed in this book. After losing my 33 year old best friend to cancer, I looked to this book as an ultimate source to help me learn about my grief, given Kübler-Ross' reputation. 'On Grief and Grieving' was dubbed "the definitive account of how we grieve" by The New Yorker,......more

Goodreads review by youmnaa on September 25, 2024

" فلولا الموت، كيف كنا سنُقدِّر الحياة حق قدرها؟ " أتساءل لو وقع هذا الكتاب بين يدي قبل سنوات كان من الممكن تغيير شيء ما بحياتي؟ الحقيقة، لا أعلم.. أكثر ما يمكننا أن نفعله في موت أحبائنا هو الأسى لكننا لا نفعل ذلك أيضًا.. الأسى هي استجابة عاطفية تجاه ألم الفقد وهو انعكاس لانكسار صلة ما، كما أنه أيضًا......more

Goodreads review by Ugnė on January 28, 2023

Gaila, jog šios knygos neatradau tada, kai nieko nežinojau apie gedėjimą ir visas stadijas. Dabar jau žinau daugiau nei reikia, gal todėl man ji lyg pradžiamokslis į netekties išgyvenimus. Bet patiko. Norėsiu paskaityti ir daugiau šios autorės knygų.......more

Goodreads review by Amber on January 23, 2011

I "really liked" this book as much as you can about a book on loss and grief. I highly recommend it for anyone who is going through grief because of losing a loved one. I was really reading this to familiarize myself with what a close friend is going through at the moment, but found that it was quit......more