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 world’s foremost expert on grief. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a fulfilled life, even after life’s tragedies. He coauthored
On Grief and Grieving and
Life Lessons with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. On his own, he is the author of?
Finding Meaning, Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms, and
The Needs of the Dying, which received praise from Mother Teresa. He also coauthored
You Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay.
David’s work has been discussed in the
New York Times,
Los Angeles Times,
Business Week, and
Life Magazine, and has been featured on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David’s volunteer work has included serving for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer and having served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team. He now lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about end of life, trauma, and grief, as well as leading talks and retreats for those dealing with grief around the world.
