On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss
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A modern classic text on the crucial role of grieving in dealing with loss, by the author who first explored the now famous five stages of grief—On Grief and Grieving is an invaluable blend of Kubler-Ross’s practical wisdom, case studies, and her own experiences and spiritual insight. Elisabeth Kübler- Ross’s On Death and Dying changed the way we talk about the end of life. Before her own death in 2004, she and David Kessler completed On Grief and Grieving, which looks at the way we experience the process of grief. Just as On Death and Dying taught us the five stages of death—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—On Grief and Grieving applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. This is “a fitting finale and tribute to the acknowledged expert on end-of-life matters” (Good Housekeeping). Read more
Publisher : Scribner
Publication date : August 12, 2014
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1476775559
ISBN-13 : 55
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.38 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #10,117 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Death #30 in Grief & Bereavement #49 in Love & Loss
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Top Amazon Reviews
Format: Kindle
thank you very much to Elisabeth and David: you helped me to me very much with this book. After two and half years, after our most painful loss (the unexpected loss of our beloved one son, lived almost 20 years) I was able to face with our own grief, reading this book. I've translated the book in Hungarian, hoping that with it I can help to other ones in my circle of our dear friends and beloved ones, who instinctly always knew how to help us, with their love in these nightmareful years after our son's death. This book (similarly to other books of Elisabeth) has a crystal clear structure, she highly knows the real nature of the grief and grieving. She exactly knows that every person has - and has to experience - an own, unique grief, there are no two alike. Therefore there is no universal recipe to help us. Just unique love and sympathy, to every unique persons. And this is also highly true: the process is infinite, never in our life could find any "final" relief without pain. Our pain is as infinite as our love of Him and as our loss of Him. But we used to live further accepting this recognition, appreciating our privileged years with Him - and our privileged years nowadays with each other: with my dearest lifemate, dear father of our beloved son, and with my dearest mother. Every minutes living together is a unique precious gift. This book - as the other ones of EKR - teaches us to survive, to love our life AND our death together - they are two "parts" of the same sphere. Love for Elisabeth to respect every persons' own beliefs. She never wants to "evangelize". She really respects all individualities, she exactly knows that all of us live and think differently, so there is no "one right way" to us. She can though help us with her eternal truths. After reading this book I'm able to embrace our hardest grief with the other ones in my life, because they are also my parts, as our common joys, happy hours. Our life is so full with sunshine AND clouds AND rainfalls AND devastating storms. This is the fullness of our life-death cycle. "Birth is not a beginning and death is not an ending. They are merely points on a continuum".
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2014 by AndiHu
Format: Paperback
I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who is grieving if you’re not one that likes to read I would definitely also recommend the audio one. It really helps you process grief in a better way.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2026 by Amanda Perry
Format: Paperback
I only read this book because my daughter’s boyfriend’s Grandmother sent it to me & I felt obligated. I have bought it & given it away since. It miraculously helped….
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2026 by Lisa Jackson
Format: Paperback
If you’ve had to deal with grief, then you know that the process can be complicated. There are so many feelings to sort out, so many what- ifs to process, that you may often wonder if what you are feeling is normal, and if it will ever end. This book, On Grief and Grieving, is here to help you. This book’s subtitle refers to five stages of grief, which include denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While each of these five areas is touched on in the book, there is much more to read than just these five stages and what they mean. When I first got this book, I was expecting a separate, long chapter for each of the five stages, but the book is not written that way. Rather, it spells out the five stages in the first chapter, then it proceeds to talk about more specific topics, like regrets, hauntings, isolation, anniversaries, suicide, and more. I was recommended this book following the passing of my spouse and I found that it did have many good, comforting things to offer. Probably the strongest takeaways from this book are: 1. Everyone’s grieving process is different and there is no single way to grieve and 2. Grief is all about YOU, and your individual needs. Don’t let others try to pressure you to ‘get over it’ or tell you that you’re taking things to extremes or acting childish. Grief is personal, and every single one of us needs the time to deal the situation and recover as we see fit, on our own terms. Grieving is a process. It is something we all have to go through from time to time and while there is no defined endpoint to grief, it is good to understand how grieving differs from person to person. It is also good to know that the way you choose to grieve, the way you cope, and the way you respond is perfectly fine. On Grief and Grieving does take somewhat of a spiritual angle from time to time, which may not be suitable to all readers, but it remains generic enough in the spiritual dimension that most anyone can relate. It’s a good guide to grief, and a book I recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024 by Bryan Carey
Format: Paperback
This is a very good book to help through grief
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2026 by Monica G.
Format: Paperback
I was given a copy of this book by a coworker a few years ago when my mother passed away. She said it was given to her by a friend when her father had passed and it helped her. It was an easy read, and I learned about the 5 stages of grief, and it really did help me along the way in dealing with grief. It won't solve your problems but you get a better understanding about the grieving process, and what to possibly expect in the time to come. But the bottom line is grief moves in waves. I've been so happy with it I have purchased at least 10 of these over the past few years and given them as gifts to those I have met or known that have recently experienced loss and may have trouble dealing with grief. Several of them have told me they were very appreciative of the gesture and loved the book. I do recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024 by C. Melton
This weekend I was finally forced to accept the fact that I was suffering and I could no longer hold the pain at bay. My husband of almost 34 years died in May and at the time I thought I was doing OK. I took a few weeks off to deal with the pain and then went back to work, thinking it would be the best thing to keep me from "wallowing" in my grief. The problem is, "wallowing" is what I probably needed to do and I never gave myself that permission. I have always prided myself on my ability to cope and take care of the difficult parts of life. To be the tough one in any tough situation. As time passed, my ability to cope slipped away. I found myself unable to handle anything except the most pressing needs such as feeding the pets or horses. I did not leave my home except when forced. I did not sleep. I realized my business was beginning to suffer because I could not fulfill my obligations and I did not know where to turn or what to say because I had convinced everyone else I was doing fine. I did not know what to do. Then this weekend after lots of crying and praying when I could not sleep, I believe God led me to find this book because through the fog something said try grief.com. Don't laugh, because God can use anything to speak to you. In the Bible he even used a donkey once. There on the Internet I found this book. (I am into social media marketing so this made perfect sense to me). Thankfully I could instantly download it to my iPad and I spent the rest of the weekend reading it. Some parts I have read more that once so it would sink into my thick head. If you are struggling with the pain of your own loss, or you know someone who is going through it, you really should get this book. Even if they appear to be fine there is a good chance they are not. I know I will purchase a few hardcopies to have to give to people who need them.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2011 by Lauren McMullen
Format: Paperback
This book really helped my whole family deal with my dad’s death many years ago. It’s a handy guide to understanding the grieving process and the stages everyone goes through. It’s can be comforting knowing what you are going through is normal. The copies I just bought were for friends who have lost spouses and I hope this will help as it did my family.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2025 by Debbie