Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss

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 insights to explain how the grieving process helps us cope with loss. It includes a new introduction and a 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 explores how we experience the grieving process.

Just as "On Death and Dying" taught us the five stages of dying—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—"On Grief and Grieving" applies these stages to the grieving process, intertwining theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, ghosts, dreams, isolation, and healing. This is a fitting finale and a tribute to the renowned expert on end-of-life issues.