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Finding Meaning

The Sixth Stage of Grief
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Finding Meaning by David Kessler is a poignant exploration of grief and loss, offering guidance on how to discover meaning and healing amidst pain. The book introduces a sixth stage of grief, providing insight into making sense of loss and transforming suffering into growth. With empathy and wisdom, Kessler shares personal stories and practical advice to help readers navigate their own journeys of healing.
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You might enjoy this book if you're seeking guidance on navigating grief and loss. It offers solace and insight, drawing on both personal experience and professional expertise to help readers find meaning during difficult times. The heartfelt approach may resonate with those who appreciate emotional healing and growth in self-help literature.

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The world's foremost expert on grief and co-author with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving explores the search for meaning in the face of life-altering grief and offers a vital guide to healing.

'A brilliant, caring, practical guide to help us understand grief' - Daniel J. Siegel, M.D.

'Finding Meaning is Kessler's poignant response to society's insensitivity, a how-to in the very best sense' - LA Times

David Kessler - the world's foremost expert on grief and the co-author with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving - journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning.

David has spent decades teaching about end of life, trauma, and grief. And yet his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. How does the grief expert handle such a devastating loss?

In Finding Meaning, Kessler shares his hard-earned wisdom and offers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain. He explains how to move forward in a way that honours our loved ones and ultimately transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.

An inspiring must-read for anyone struggling to figure out how to live after loss.

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Finding Meaning by David Kessler is highly praised as a compassionate and insightful exploration of grief. Reviewers appreciate Kessler's sensitive approach, with many finding comfort in his words, particularly those who have lost a loved one. The book is commended for its depth and practicality in helping readers understand and navigate their grief.

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ISBN: 9781846046353

Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Rider & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 333g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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 Elisabeth K bler-Ross and You Can Heal Your Heart- Finding Peace After a Breakup, Divorce or Death with Louise Hay. David's work has been featured in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Business Week, and Life Magazine, 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.

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