{"product_id":"finding-meaning-the-sixth-stage-of-grief-9781501192746","title":"Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this groundbreaking and \"poignant\" (\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e) book, David Kessler--praised for his work by Maria Shriver, Marianne Williamson, and Mother Teresa--journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1969, Elisabeth K?bler-Ross first identified the stages of dying in her transformative book \u003ci\u003eOn Death and Dying. \u003c\/i\u003eDecades later, she and David Kessler wrote the classic \u003ci\u003eOn Grief and Grieving\u003c\/i\u003e, introducing the stages of grief with the same transformative pragmatism and compassion. Now, based on hard-earned personal experiences, as well as knowledge and wisdom gained through decades of work with the grieving, Kessler introduces a critical sixth stage: meaning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKessler's insight is both professional and intensely personal. His journey with grief began when, as a child, he witnessed a mass shooting at the same time his mother was dying. For most of his life, Kessler taught physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders about end of life, trauma, and grief, as well as leading talks and retreats for those experiencing grief. Despite his knowledge, his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. How does the grief expert handle such a tragic loss? He knew he had to find a way through this unexpected, devastating loss, a way that would honor his son. That, ultimately, was the sixth stage of grief--meaning. In \u003ci\u003eFinding Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e, Kessler shares the insights, collective wisdom, and powerful tools that will help those experiencing loss. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eBeautiful, tender, and wise\" (Katy Butler, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Dying Well\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eFinding Meaning \u003c\/i\u003eis \"an excellent addition to grief literature that helps pave the way for steps toward healing\" (\u003ci\u003eSchool \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKessler, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - 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 \u003ci\u003eOn Grief and Grieving\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLife Lessons \u003c\/i\u003ewith Elizabeth Kübler-Ross and \u003ci\u003eYou Can Heal Your Heart: Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death\u003c\/i\u003e with Louise Hay. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eFinding Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003ci\u003e Visions, Trips, and Crowded Rooms\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eThe Needs of the Dying\u003c\/i\u003e, praised by Mother Teresa. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDavid's work has been featured in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBusiness Week\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLife\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMagazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and on CNN, Fox, NBC, PBS, and CBS. David has served on the Red Cross Aviation Disaster Team and has volunteered for decades as a Los Angeles Police Department Specialist Reserve Officer. He lectures for physicians, nurses, counselors, police, and first responders and leads talks and retreats for those dealing with grief.","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50601014460690,"sku":"9781501192746","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a70ae1f9-b01c-49ba-8efe-c55ae756037d.jpg?v=1732219386","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/finding-meaning-the-sixth-stage-of-grief-9781501192746","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}