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On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross offers a pioneering exploration of the emotional experiences of terminally ill patients, introducing the now-famous five stages of grief. Praised for its compassionate insights and significant impact on palliative care, critics note it can be dense and somewhat dated. Nevertheless, its empathetic approach remains a valuable resource in understanding human mortality.
A reader who would enjoy On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is likely interested in psychology, grief, and the human experience of mortality. They appreciate in-depth, compassionate explorations of end-of-life issues akin to works like Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking and Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal.
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