Tunnel and the Light: Essential Insights on Living and Dying

by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Book Overview

An engaging introduction to the beliefs, work, and life of psychiatrist Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who "declared war on the denial of death in America" (New York Times)

The Tunnel and the Light, drawn from Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's lectures on living and dying, offers an insightful introduction to her beliefs, work, and life. With candor, compassion, and the wisdom acquired from decades spent working with the dying, she discusses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569246904
• ISBN13: 9781569246900
• Release Date: February 1999
• Publisher: Da Capo
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

la muerte un amanecer

I will strongly recommend this book to anyone but particularly to those who have family, friends or known persons who are terminally ill. Sometimes people do not know what to do in those cases this book offers an answer, hope and consolation to those going through the sorrow of losing a love one. I can assure you that once you read this book you will no longer fear death, but embrace it and accept it as a continuation of life. It will also teach you how to deal with the dying and help them through their passage into their new life. People in the health professions who are so often dealing with this issue should read this book and offer the relatives and patients the comfort and understanding they so much need in difficult times when someone is terminally ill. It will make you definitely a much better and conscientious person.

Outstanding reading experience

The book is a transcription of lectures delivered by Ms Kubler-Ross to live audiences. Her messages are very direct, avoiding redundant references to commonplaces. I see the book split in 2 big segments: (1)learning about natural fears and acquired fears in order to be able to master the fear of death and (2) Understanding the importance of unfinished businesses and the need to clean them for better enjoyment of life.

Life Enhancing!

This book kept me company in the darkest moment of my life. It gave me courage and wisdom to cultivate a panoramic perspective of my life. A must-read.

Title Note

This book was once sold under the title: Death is of Vital Importance: On Life, Death and Life after Death (c) 1995

Good introduction to Dr Kubler Ross's work

I would like to recommend this book to anyone who is looking start with one of Dr Ross's books. As it incorporates some of her lectures, it is very easy to read and approachable. This book also includes "The Dougy letter".