{"product_id":"finding-meaning-the-sixth-stage-of-grief-9781501192739","title":"Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler--an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth K bler-Ross of the iconic \u003ci\u003eOn Grief and Grieving\u003c\/i\u003e--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 earned through decades of work with the grieving, Kessler introduces a critical sixth stage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many people look for \"closure\" after a loss. Kessler argues that it's finding meaning beyond the stages of grief most of us are familiar with--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, Kessler gives readers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain; he shows us how to move forward in a way that honors our loved ones. Kessler'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow 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 state 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\u003eFinding Meaning \u003c\/i\u003eis a necessary addition to grief literature and a vital guide to healing from tremendous loss. This is an inspiring, deeply intelligent must-read for anyone looking to journey away from suffering, through loss, and towards meaning.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781501192739\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.84lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.80w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/16\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2019 pg. 86\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David Kessler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36654890811548,"sku":"9781501192739","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_209ed43b-dd60-4120-a840-c170fa1edf10.jpg?v=1603884321","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/finding-meaning-the-sixth-stage-of-grief-9781501192739","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}