Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
10 books
About the Author
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a pioneering Swiss-American psychiatrist and author whose groundbreaking work revolutionized the understanding of death, dying, and grief. Born in 1926 in Zurich, she earned her medical degree from the University of Zurich before moving to the United States, where she became a leading figure in hospice care and thanatology. Her seminal book, On Death and Dying, introduced the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—offering profound insights into the emotional processes of terminal illness. Kübler-Ross's compassionate approach emphasized listening to patients' stories, advocating for dignified end-of-life care, and addressing the needs of the bereaved. She extended her expertise to pediatric loss in works like On Children and Death, helping families navigate unimaginable sorrow. Throughout her career, she lectured worldwide, founded hospices, and inspired countless professionals to humanize death. Kübler-Ross passed away in 2004, leaving a legacy of empathy and transformation in how society confronts mortality.
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Books by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
