From the best-selling author of On Death and Dying, here are four inspirational essays exploring her experiences, thoughts, and feelings on the aft...
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Jan 09, 2011
Laura
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May 26, 2008
Rae
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Four lectures that summarize Kubler-Ross' studies on death. Of most interest to me was her "metaphysical cosmic-consciousness" near-death experience.
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Nov 26, 2009
Sue
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I've read many books about life after death and about people who have had near death experiences (NDE's). Elisabeth Kubler-Ross has studied thousands of people who are dying and talked with them about what they're feeling and who they're seeing - usually family and loved ones who have already died. She said that children are very open about what they are experiencing and not shy about sharing with her. What I loved about her statements was that she said Everyone has these same experiences and
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Dec 16, 2011
Karen
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5 stars because this book helped me more than any other book to wrap my head around my 28 year old son's sudden, unexpected death. There are no easy answers but the information imparted in this book helps me to re-establish my belief that good begets good. I was privileged to see my son grow into a man I will ALWAYS love, respect, admire and honor. I lost more than a son. He was a best friend. This book helps me to accept why he left when he did, where he is now and confirms that I WILL see
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Aug 16, 2011
M
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An important book for someone who has experienced the death of a loved one..and is teetering on the answers. She and I agree it's only a shell. A cocoon we shed. I also agree that the dying or about to transition..know their time is near. She was so phenomenal. 100 most important thinkers -absolutely so. Her work, and discoveries have made me a happier person. Living in peace with the transition of my mother, whom I first said she went dancing in heaven. Had a problem using that other word. Hig
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Jul 31, 2008
April
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When I began reading, I felt that this book had a lot more potential than it turned out to have. I realize that it is a collection of four essays, which explains the short length and the lack of coherence, but even so. While I enjoyed it, here are my reasons for not giving it 3, 4 or 5 stars:
* Dr. Ross should have given more examples of out-of-body and afterlife experiences than she did. She gave a few, but the back cover said she had had thousands in her work with dying patients. More...
* Dr. Ross should have given more examples of out-of-body and afterlife experiences than she did. She gave a few, but the back cover said she had had thousands in her work with dying patients. More...
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Nov 20, 2011
Dona
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This book was in two parts. The first part I found fascinating, the second part, detailing her out of body experiences not so much. As a matter of fact I actually stopped reading the second part. I listened to this book actually read by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross based on a life time of her work with people dying. Her accent was very heavy and it was, at times, a little difficult to undersand her but she really was a remarkable woman.
Apr 12, 2011
Kendalyn
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I read this shortly after my dad died which is probably a pretty common scenario for many readers of this book. I found little solace from it though I can't really blame that on the author. It is an incredibly interesting read and the author succeeds in completing what she sets out to do in the description.
May 12, 2009
Jackie
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I picked up this book in a desperate search for peace, and I actually found it (or at least found a little). This book presents Kubler-Ross's years of research on death in a comfortable mix of science and spirituality, bringing a little calm to an area that for me is fraught with questions, fear, and uncertainty.
Aug 03, 2011
Amanda
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This is a book you'll read when you need to read it. It is a profound compilation of four essays on death and the dying process.When you lose someone, it's a relief to read this. Kubler-Ross is remarkable. She does not romaticise death, she deals with it.
Sep 26, 2010
Joan
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Must read for anyone with curiosities about the next life. Very informative and you come away knowing that this life is all about learning to LOVE, God's way.
Jan 02, 2011
Christine
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I was really hopeful that this was going to be an excellent book, but, sadly it was far from it. I was looking for a little something less "preachy". Most of it was long and drawn out and I had a hard time getting passed the first chapter.
Apr 26, 2010
Jessica Finlinson
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This book is four of Dr. Kubler-Ross' lectures. There was some overlapping information; however, reading it was interesting and comforting.
Sep 26, 2011
Carol
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Beautiful. The forward of the copy I read was written by Caroline Myss. This woman did so much to comfort the people who were dying, and was so important to the hospice movement. She was an incredible woman.
Jan 17, 2010
Pam
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This is my favorite!!! Short read but full of the most unbelievable true stories and information you will ever read about dying.
Oct 26, 2009
Mary
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Intriguing read. Don't want to give it away. I didn't like her style of writing but interesting topic.
Apr 06, 2011
Yuki
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I wasn't impressed. The information advocated seemed very preachy and it is not written well. I was bored.
Feb 25, 2008
Bonnie
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The woman (sadly) grew senile in her last years, I'm afraid, and this is a collection of what appear to be four "New Agey" speeches she gave about her belief in the afterlife. If she had presented a rational argument (as many have done) for the existence of an afterlife, seeing the light, etc., the book would have been worth readng. As it is, sentences follow each other disconnectedly, and all sense of reason is lost in a rambling mishmash of otherworldly speculation.
Jul 04, 2011
Alexis
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I liked this. It was comforting in a sense and echoed some of my own experiences. It was weird to have a professional speak mainly about anecdotes as though they are science, but considering the subject matter, I suppose hard science is sort of impossible? It was worth a read.
Feb 22, 2008
Amy
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read death is of vital importance and get the contents of this book and much more.
if i'd stumbled across it without having read the author's other books, i'd have been singing its praises like crazy. but it happens to mostly be excerpts from the book i'd just finished reading, so i'm afraid my perspective is a little skewed.
if i'd stumbled across it without having read the author's other books, i'd have been singing its praises like crazy. but it happens to mostly be excerpts from the book i'd just finished reading, so i'm afraid my perspective is a little skewed.
Sep 08, 2009
Mollie
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I am very sympathetic to the basic beliefs of this book. I think Elisabeth Kubler-Ross has helped us understand the process of dying and the importance of Hospice Care, which has aided many. That being said the book was disjointed and repetative. Not a smooth read.
Aug 05, 2010
Tara
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Told conversationally, like an informal lecture. Very interesting from the start. She talks about near-death experiences, the stages of death and then what we can surmise happens after.
Feb 23, 2008
Mari
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In her book, On Life After Death, Kubler-Ross offers private looks on ways to pick up the pieces and find a new sense of normal (when possible).
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Mar 20, 2008
Stephanie
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This book brought me some comfort in dealing with the sudden death of my Dad.
