Life Lessons (Book Review) Essay - 672 Words

Annie Thermidor Life Lessons from Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and David Kessler. Main theme: In this book, Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross teamed up with end-of-life specialist David Kessler to write for the first time about life and living. The authors present fourteen lessons passed on to us from the dying to help us deal better with the issues we face in life. Both authors consider the dying as great teachers because, its when we are pushed to the edge of life that we see life more clearly (Kessler Kubler-Ross, 2000, p15). Rather than writing in one unitary voice, the two authors speak separately on personal experiences and case histories, with each writers portion of text starting with their initials. Each lesson is†¦show more content†¦It should be a priority for us to refocus our lives daily, so that when the time comes there is no regret but only peace of mind. The two authors present us with the idea of authentic self, one that is not defined by our health, accomplishments, status or possessions. We can channel it by removing all of the excess and learning the truth about ourselves. There is a part of you that is indefinable and changeless, that does not get lost or change with age, disease, or circumstances. There is an authenticity you were born with, have lived with, and will die with. (p25). How it relates to individual cultural beliefs and practices: The authors do not delve as much on each patients culture but they speak overall about the type of culture we live in. They more address our American culture and its view of death. We have all been thought unconditional love well Recommendation: Being a self-help book junkie, I really anticipated reading this book. Its a very thought-provoking book. It helps you take a step back and reexamine issues in your life. Overall, it was a great and quick read. 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