Death
The Final Stage of Growth
$47.92
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
14 August 1997
Summary
From the author of the groundbreaking work On Death and Dying comes an exploration on why discussing death is considered taboo and how normalizing that discussion can enrich our lives.
Ours is a death-denying society. But death is inevitable, and we must face the question of how to deal with it. Coming to terms with our own finiteness helps us discover life’s true meaning. So why do we treat death as a taboo? What are the sources of our fears? How do we express…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780684839417 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0684839415 |
| Author: | Elisabeth Kübler-Ross |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 14 August 1997 |
| Weight: | 206g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 140mm x 214mm |
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Critics Review
Christian CenturyAn accumulation of treasures.
Christian Century An accumulation of treasures.
Chicago Tribune The most accessible of Kübler-Ross’s works.
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.
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