On Grief and Grieving

By: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, David Kessler

Narrated by: David Kessler, Samantha Desz

Shortly before her death in 2004, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler, her collaborator, completed the manuscript for this, her final book. On Grief and Grieving is a fitting completion to her work. Thirty-six years and 16 books ago, Kübler-Ross' groundbreaking On Death and Dying changed the way we talk about the end of life. Now On Grief and Grieving will profoundly influence the way we experience the process of grief.

On Death and Dying began as a theoretical book, an interdisciplinary study of our fear of death and our inevitable acceptance of it. It introduced the world to the now-famous five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. On Grief and Grieving applies these stages to the process of grieving and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, all based on Kübler-Ross' and Kessler's professional and personal experiences, and is filled with brief, topic-driven stories. It includes sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, coping, children, healing, isolation, and even the subject of sex during grief.

"I know death is close", Kübler-Ross says at the end of the book, "but not quite yet. I lie here like so many people over the years, in a bed surrounded by flowers and looking out a big window.... I now know that the purpose of my life is more than these stages.... It is not just about the life lost but also the life lived."

In one of their final writing sessions, Kübler-Ross told Kessler, "The last nine years have taught me patience, and the weaker and more bed-bound I become, the more I'm learning about receiving love." On Grief and Grieving is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's final legacy, one that brings her life's work profoundly full circle.

©2005 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

Excellent, comprehensive

A very good very excellent review
By those who have personally experienced grief,
Death & dying.
Highly recommended for chaplains, counselors, clergy
And for those grieving.

Bonus: it puts life in perspective.

Helpful and real

My husband and I have endured alot of loss in a short amount of time and this book really helps to put things into perspective.

Understanding

This story is great for those who are going through grief and trying to understand the process and it’s great for people trying to understand those going through grief..

Eye opening

I loved this book! It helps you realize what grief and grieving are all about and that it isn’t a bad thing. There are ways they have brought out that make it sound so different than how I looked at it previous to listening to this.

Supportive book. Required reading for the soul and spirit to heal.

Excellent book, it is filled with love and kindness. It is totally supportive, soothing, compassionate and understanding, and is the magic tool to help begin to grieve our great and tremendous losses in life...thank you.

A must read book

Anyone who have lost a beloved , this book is s truly gift to us the living one suffering all alone

Very eye opening

I am a new bereavement counselor and wanted to gain some better Understanding, besides my own personal experience. This book is very eye opening on grief. It looks at all angles of grief and grieving which is very helpful.

Insightful Information on Aspects of the Grieving Phenomenon

The information about the various stages of grieving and the forms it could take, how grief presents itself in different categories, etc. was very practical and helpful for using right away....on the spot.

Currently grieving

This book helped me heal more than I thought it would have. I lost my paternal grandmother a couple of months ago, but she was also a mom to me as well since my biological mother left when I was 13. I have never felt a pain so intense in my life. This book made me process my emotions better and is definitely worth the time to listen.

Powerful

I needed this book. I recently loss my husband and every emotion I felt was dealt with in this book. I offered the book to our daughters. I hope they listen/read it too!