On Grief and Grieving ─ Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

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.

Elisabeth Kubler-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 Kubler-Ross Foundation:?EKRFoundation.org.

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 Kubler-Ross. On his own, he is the author of?Finding Meaning, Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms, and The Needs of the Dying, which received praise from Mother Teresa. He also coauthored You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay.

David’s work has been discussed in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, and Life Magazine, and has been featured on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David’s volunteer work has included serving for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer and having served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team. He now lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about end of life, trauma, and grief, as well as leading talks and retreats for those dealing with grief around the world.