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On Death and Dying |  | Author: Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Publisher: Scribner
Category: Book
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Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 19065
Media: Paperback
Edition: First Edition
Pages: 288
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Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0684839385
Dewey Decimal Number: 155.937
EAN: 9780684839387
ASIN: 0684839385
Publication Date: June 9, 1997
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One of the most important psychological studies of the late twentieth century, On Death and Dying grew out of Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's famous interdisciplinary seminar on death, life, and transition. In this remarkable book, Dr. Kübler-Ross first explored the now-famous five stages of death: denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Through sample interviews and conversations, she gives the reader a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patient's family, bringing hope to all who are involved.
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 A Classic November 21, 2009
Samuel R. Mayer (Albuquerque)
This book is a must read for those caring for others near the end of life.
A Primer on Grief October 15, 2009
Margaret M. Rhyne (Denver, Colorado)
This book is an excellent primer for anyone who wants to begin to understand grief. After my daughter Alexis died at the age of 29, I read On Death and Dying again to help me understand my grief and to gain perspective.
Margaret Marshall Rhyne, Remembering Alexis, Finding Perspective in Love and Loss
 Do I have to give this even one star? March 23, 2009
S. Hathaway (CT)
1 out of 7 found this review helpful
I agree with the other writer who gave this book a one-star rating. It is definitely not for the sick. Although I'm not terminally ill, this book turned my stomach reading it. I had to read this as part of my coursework toward my Ph.D. Basically, Kubler-Ross states that if a person is dying, he/she needs to come to terms with his/her finality. Also, the patient should not be encouraged to think of happier times. Why ever not? Patients labeled as terminal should be able to deal with it any way they choose, even if their choice is one of denial. Kubler-Ross also discusses a certain Christian Scientist woman in one of her case studies. Although I'm not a Christian Scientist, it is clear that Kubler-Ross has no idea what this is about. Being a true Christian Scientist means that one knows (and not simply believes) that he/she can be healed. It does not mean a person denies dis-ease and leaves the rest entirely up to God. There must be a change in outlook as well. With so many health care workers focused on dis-ease, it is very difficult for anyone to maintain a healthy mentality in the hospital environment. Labeling a person as terminal or dying only helps to reinforce this condition. This is especially negative when he/she does not wish this as opposed to someone who is ready to pass on.
 Classic 1969 book about grief stages that defined mainstream views about a person's grief March 16, 2009
Jamieson Haverkampf (Atlanta, GA)
In this classic book about grief, Kubler-Ross explains the stages of grief that became widely used in the grief and loss field. The media's use of Kubler-Ross's stages- denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--created mainstream acceptance of Kubler-Ross's findings. An interesting book to give you a revered author's view of the grief and loss process based on her research. Some newer books have dismantled some of the views expressed in this book. I would suggest reading this book and others like the Grief Recovery handbook to broaden your understanding about grief.
-- Jamieson Haverkampf,
author of the 4-time award-winning 500+ resource guide Mom Minus Dad
Mom Minus Dad: The Essential Resource Guide for Busy Adults with a Newly Widowed Parent
good book, late delivery January 7, 2009
D. Vila
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
ordered the book on 30 november and received it on 6 january! better late than never, they say. i wanted to read this book for quite some time and started doing so immediately after receipt. although it was written a long time ago, the insight and recommendations it provides continues to be valid today. i have not finished 'on death and dying' yet, so i will have to send another review when i'm through with it.
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