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Family & Relationship Psycholog Nonfictio HTML:Ten years after the death of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, this commemorative edition of her final book combines practical wisdom, case studies, and the authors' own experiences and spiritual insight to explain how the process of grieving helps us live with loss. Now with an introduction by Maria Shriver and an additional resources section. 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 deathâ??denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptanceâ??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 Housek… (more)
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I bought it primarily to help me cope with my mother's passing, but it's also been a help as I try to deal with the recent death of a beloved family pet. There's a reason that Good Housekeeping selected this book as the best gift for a grieving friend or relative.
This volume explores all the aspects of death, grief and loss and gives a deeper understanding of how and why grief is necessary. Having lost my beloved husband suddenly and far too early I had been looking for answers which I thought no-one could ever
It would be great if everyone involved with losing a loved one or supporting someone who is bereaved reads this book - a lot of misunderstanding would be eliminated.
Thank you to a great lady who passed away after writing this book, I hope her family find the strength that I haven't yet. And bless you David Kessler.
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