"In this groundbreaking new work, David Kessler-an expert on grief and the coauthor with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross of the iconic On Grief and Grieving-journeys beyond the classic five stages to discover a sixth stage: meaning"-- In 1969, Elisabeth Kübler-Ross identified five stages of dying in her book On Death and Dying. Now Kessler introduces a critical sixth stage: finding meaning that can transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience. Though his journey with grief began as a child, his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. Here he shares the insights, collective wisdom, and powerful tools he has learned over the decades. -- Provided by publisher. Provided by publisher.

Written with support of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Family and the Elisabeth Kübler Ross Foundation-- Title page.

Every Loss Has Meaning -- Challenges in Grief -- Meaning. Introduction -- Every loss has meaning. What is meaning? ; Grief must be witnessed ; The meaning of death ; The first step in finding meaning ; The decision -- Challenges in grief. Finding meaning in why ; Suicide ; Complicated relationships ; Child loss ; Miscarriage and infant loss ; Illnesses of our mind: mental illness and addiction -- Meaning. More love than pain ; Legacy ; Grieving to believing: the afterlife ; Everything has changed forever -- Final thoughts.