Preface to the Anniversary Edition -- A Message from Elisabeth -- A Message from David -- A Note to the Reader -- Chapter 1. Authenticity -- Chapter 2. Love -- Chapter 3. Relationships -- Chapter 4. Loss -- Chapter 5. Power -- Chapter 6. Guilt -- Chapter 7. Time -- Chapter 8. Fear -- Chapter 9. Anger -- Chapter 10. Play -- Chapter 11. Patience -- Chapter 12. Surrender -- Chapter 13. Forgiveness -- Chapter 14. Happiness -- Final Lesson -- Reading Group Guide -- Guide for Further Discussion -- Resources.
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth/ Kessler, David A. [Àú]
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 coauthor of Life Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach Us About the Mysteries of Life and Living. On his own, he is the author of The Needs of the Dying, which received praise from Mother Teresa and has been translated into eleven languages. He is a nationally recognized leader in the field of hospice and palliative care.