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“If all of us could make a start by contemplating the possibility of our own personal death, we may effect many things, most important of all the welfare of our patients, our families, and finally perhaps our nation.” (Chapter 2, Page 31)
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
- 1969
- “Is war perhaps nothing else but a need to face death, to conquer and master it, to come out of it alive -- a peculiar form of denial of our mortality?”
- “Those who have the strength and the love to sit with a dying patient in the silence that goes beyond words will know that this moment is neither frightening nor painful, but a peaceful cessation of the functioning of the body.
- “Simple people with less education, sophistication, social ties, and professional obligations seem in general to have somewhat less difficulty in facing this final crisis than people of affluence who lose a great deal more in terms of material luxuries, comfort, and number of interpersonal relationships.
- “We often tend to ignore how much of a child is still in all of us.” ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families.
On Death and Dying is a 1969 psychological study by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. It is best known in popular culture for introducing the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Kübler-Ross’s work with terminally ill patients inspired the model.
This Study Guide consists of approximately 31 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of On Death and Dying.
8 Takeaways: 1) Death is a natural part of life, yet modern society often denies its reality 2) Dying patients go through five stages: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance 3) Open communication with terminally ill patients is crucial for their emotional well-being
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"On Death and Dying" is a compassionate exploration of the experiences of terminally ill patients as they confront their mortality. The book delves into the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of facing death, drawing on Kübler-Ross's extensive work with terminally ill individuals.
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View all 14 quotes from On Death and Dying. “Death is still a fearful, frightening happening, and the fear of death is a universal fear even if we think we have mastered it on many levels.” “This grief, shame, and guilt are not very far removed from feelings of anger and rage.”
