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Conferencias: morir es de vital importancia
En 1995 se publicaron, con el título Morir es de vital importancia, algunas conferencias de Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, junto con la que pronunció en la ciudad de Barcelona en 1992, además de la entrevista «Sida, amor y vida». Esta nueva edición, corregida y ampliada, incluye las conferencias que Elisabeth Kübler-Ross pronunció en Suecia (1980 y 1981) y en EE. UU. (1982 y 1985), compiladas y editadas por Göran Grip, M.D. El lector encontrará a lo largo de su lectura algunas repeticiones, inevitables por ser la transmisión del pensamiento y experiencia de la doctora Kübler-Ross. Se ha preferido en esta edición publicarlas integramente con la finalidad de conservar la fuerza, espontaneidad, frescura y unidad presentes en cada una de ellas.
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First published September 1, 1995
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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
128 books1,674 followersElisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss-American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, and author of the internationally best-selling book, On Death and Dying (1969), where she first discussed her theory of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model".
Kübler-Ross was a 2007 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame, was named by Time as one of the "100 Most Important Thinkers" of the 20th century and was the recipient of twenty honorary degrees. By July 1982, Kübler-Ross had taught 125,000 students in death and dying courses in colleges, seminaries, medical schools, hospitals, and social-work institutions. In 1970, she delivered an Ingersoll Lecture at Harvard University on the theme On Death and Dying. The New York Public Library also named, "On Death & Dying" as one of the "Library's Books of the Century."
Kübler-Ross was a 2007 inductee into the National Women's Hall of Fame, was named by Time as one of the "100 Most Important Thinkers" of the 20th century and was the recipient of twenty honorary degrees. By July 1982, Kübler-Ross had taught 125,000 students in death and dying courses in colleges, seminaries, medical schools, hospitals, and social-work institutions. In 1970, she delivered an Ingersoll Lecture at Harvard University on the theme On Death and Dying. The New York Public Library also named, "On Death & Dying" as one of the "Library's Books of the Century."
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January 28, 2008
wow.
this is a compilation of talks that kubler-ross has given at workshops around the world over a span of almost twenty years. as dry as on death and dying can be, death is of vital importance is juicy, rich, and robust.
over and over again in this book, kubler-ross comes back to the essential question raised by death: what does it mean to really live? she talks about life with the wisdom and honesty that sitting with over 20,000 dying people can give. she talks about what has made the difference between a peaceful death and a painful death for her patients, and what each of us can do to prepare now for a peaceful death when it comes.
she also talks extensively about spirituality, mysticism, and life after death, which i didn't expect. again, her experiences with the dying, her medical training, and her obvious intelligence, lend a credibility to her discussions of subjects that are tricky to discuss without sounding like a kook.
regardless of one's beliefs about spirituality, i think every person in the world should read this book. i have already bought two copies and given them as gifts, and i plan to stock up on them for numerous future occasions.
this is a compilation of talks that kubler-ross has given at workshops around the world over a span of almost twenty years. as dry as on death and dying can be, death is of vital importance is juicy, rich, and robust.
over and over again in this book, kubler-ross comes back to the essential question raised by death: what does it mean to really live? she talks about life with the wisdom and honesty that sitting with over 20,000 dying people can give. she talks about what has made the difference between a peaceful death and a painful death for her patients, and what each of us can do to prepare now for a peaceful death when it comes.
she also talks extensively about spirituality, mysticism, and life after death, which i didn't expect. again, her experiences with the dying, her medical training, and her obvious intelligence, lend a credibility to her discussions of subjects that are tricky to discuss without sounding like a kook.
regardless of one's beliefs about spirituality, i think every person in the world should read this book. i have already bought two copies and given them as gifts, and i plan to stock up on them for numerous future occasions.
January 5, 2015
This book really helped me understand death and dying. Death scared me before and as a result I never really gave it much attention. My dad died recently and I felt like I was slapped in the face by death. I would wake up in the middle of the night and wondered where my dad had gone. The terrible pain and loss I felt was overwhelming so I went in search of answers to questions no one really could answer. This book was recommended to me by a friend who had recently lost her parents.
The book addressed a lot of questions I had and helped me to understand and process things better. I am still in mourning but I am better able to handle the grief knowing that my loved one is not alone.
I would recommend this book to anyone with an open mind who is seeking answers regarding death and dying. Now I am no longer afraid of death. I look forward to it when my time has come.
The book addressed a lot of questions I had and helped me to understand and process things better. I am still in mourning but I am better able to handle the grief knowing that my loved one is not alone.
I would recommend this book to anyone with an open mind who is seeking answers regarding death and dying. Now I am no longer afraid of death. I look forward to it when my time has come.
October 31, 2017
הספר מורכב ממספר ההרצאות של קובלר-רוס. ומכיוון שזה לא נכתב כספר מתלכתחילה , יש בו חזרות על אותן דוגמאות ואותם משפטים מדי פעם.
הספר מספק מידע מאוד חיוני וכלים חשובים לעבודה עם חולים גוססים. יחד עם זאת לעיתים הוא הופך להיות קצת מוזר: נלהב מדי לגבי המוות, נכנס פתאום לשיח על חוויות חוץ גופניות וחיים אחרי המוות. ניסיתי להתייחס לקטעים האלה כמטאפורות, אך לעיתים זה היה תמוהה מדי בשבילי.
הספר מספק מידע מאוד חיוני וכלים חשובים לעבודה עם חולים גוססים. יחד עם זאת לעיתים הוא הופך להיות קצת מוזר: נלהב מדי לגבי המוות, נכנס פתאום לשיח על חוויות חוץ גופניות וחיים אחרי המוות. ניסיתי להתייחס לקטעים האלה כמטאפורות, אך לעיתים זה היה תמוהה מדי בשבילי.
May 12, 2018
I consider this compendium of Conferences "Dying is of Vital Importance" is a jewel, because all the knowledge and experience of Elizabeth Kübler-Ross is transmitted spontaneously, pleasantly and very closely, in the colloquial style with which they were dictated.
All the issues it deals with are of primary interest and need for a human being, since sooner or later we will all face death and life beyond.
Me parece que este compendio de Conferencias "Morir es de Vital Importancia" es una joya, pues todo el conocimiento y experiencia de Elizabeth Kübler-Ross se transmite de manera espontánea, amena y muy cercana, por el estilo coloquial con que fueron dictadas.
Todos los temas que trata son de primer interés y necesidad para un ser humano, ya que tarde o temprano todos vamos a enfrentar la muerte y la vida más allá.
All the issues it deals with are of primary interest and need for a human being, since sooner or later we will all face death and life beyond.
Me parece que este compendio de Conferencias "Morir es de Vital Importancia" es una joya, pues todo el conocimiento y experiencia de Elizabeth Kübler-Ross se transmite de manera espontánea, amena y muy cercana, por el estilo coloquial con que fueron dictadas.
Todos los temas que trata son de primer interés y necesidad para un ser humano, ya que tarde o temprano todos vamos a enfrentar la muerte y la vida más allá.
November 20, 2023
Not a book of essays but edited transcripts of talks given. Material in each chapter is largely recycled examples and bullet points - like reading the same TedTalk 12 times. Not unimportant stuff but not engaging as a compilation.
July 12, 2011
Amazing book, should be required reading for everyone.
September 27, 2024
Posso dire, senza rischiare di apparire presuntuoso ,che penso di potere definirmi un lettore accanito, praticamente da sempre.
Dico questo, per confessare ,che questo è il libro che mi è costato più fatica “psichica” per arrivare all’ultima pagina.
Confesso ancora che ,addirittura, probabilmente per la prima violta in vita mia ,ho dovuto impormi di smettere di leggerlo, perché la lettura mi trasmetteva una emozione insopportabile.
Già ,l’argomento è quello che è.
Inutile ricorrere a citazioni scientifiche o dotte, ognumo di noi evita “di pancia” di affrontare il problema della morte, se non quando vi è rascinato da eventi infausti.
Ma questo specifico libro, l’ho visto citato da Francesco Faggin, per il quale nutro una grandissima stima, e mi sono ripromesso di leggerlo proprio per vedere come potesse posizionarsi nei riguardi della teoria del “panpsichismo da informazione quantica” di Faggin- D’Ariano ,che potete trovare descritta nei tre libri di Faggin, che ho recentemente recesito.
La dottoressa Ross è una psichiatra, che per sua scelta, sulla spinta di una vocazione personale, a un certo punto, coincidente con l’inizio della sua professione , ha deciso di dedicare tutta la sua carriera professionale e scientifica, nel seguire ,non solo i malati terminali di cancro nei loro ultimi giorni, ma in particolare i bambini, nelle medesime condizioni.
L’Autrice è svizzera, ma ha praticato la sua professione negli Stati Uniti, in un periodo nel quale praticamente nessuno, prima di lei ,si era dedicato sistematicamete a quello specifico settore di studi e di pazienti.
Leggi di più :
https://gmaldif-pantarei.blogspot.com...
Dico questo, per confessare ,che questo è il libro che mi è costato più fatica “psichica” per arrivare all’ultima pagina.
Confesso ancora che ,addirittura, probabilmente per la prima violta in vita mia ,ho dovuto impormi di smettere di leggerlo, perché la lettura mi trasmetteva una emozione insopportabile.
Già ,l’argomento è quello che è.
Inutile ricorrere a citazioni scientifiche o dotte, ognumo di noi evita “di pancia” di affrontare il problema della morte, se non quando vi è rascinato da eventi infausti.
Ma questo specifico libro, l’ho visto citato da Francesco Faggin, per il quale nutro una grandissima stima, e mi sono ripromesso di leggerlo proprio per vedere come potesse posizionarsi nei riguardi della teoria del “panpsichismo da informazione quantica” di Faggin- D’Ariano ,che potete trovare descritta nei tre libri di Faggin, che ho recentemente recesito.
La dottoressa Ross è una psichiatra, che per sua scelta, sulla spinta di una vocazione personale, a un certo punto, coincidente con l’inizio della sua professione , ha deciso di dedicare tutta la sua carriera professionale e scientifica, nel seguire ,non solo i malati terminali di cancro nei loro ultimi giorni, ma in particolare i bambini, nelle medesime condizioni.
L’Autrice è svizzera, ma ha praticato la sua professione negli Stati Uniti, in un periodo nel quale praticamente nessuno, prima di lei ,si era dedicato sistematicamete a quello specifico settore di studi e di pazienti.
Leggi di più :
https://gmaldif-pantarei.blogspot.com...
August 25, 2025
“Si dejáramos llorar a nuestros niños cuando experimentan las mil pequeñas muertes de su vida, no acabarían siendo adultos llenos de auto compasión”
“No hace falta ser rico, no tienes que ser listo y tener un doctorado, todo lo que tienes que tener es corazón”
Un libro con recopilaciones de sus diferentes conferencias, me parece bellísimo el trabajo y lo que logra transmitir Elisabeth, creo que todos tendrían que leer este libro. Sin duda la entrevista “Sida, amor y vida” fue una de mis favoritas.
“No hace falta ser rico, no tienes que ser listo y tener un doctorado, todo lo que tienes que tener es corazón”
Un libro con recopilaciones de sus diferentes conferencias, me parece bellísimo el trabajo y lo que logra transmitir Elisabeth, creo que todos tendrían que leer este libro. Sin duda la entrevista “Sida, amor y vida” fue una de mis favoritas.
June 5, 2022
Un libro que te hace reflexionar sobre las prioridades en la vida; justo en el borde sobre lo simplista que el tema es abordado por muchos autores sin llegar a superarlo, anecdótico, bien llevado; puede parecer demasiado obvio el llegar a la conclusión de que lo único que podrá salvarnos es el amor; sin embargo, lo simple no tiene por qué ser fácil; muy recomendable; un inicio espectacular que para mi gusto decae al final
February 12, 2022
Es básicamente la transcripción de conferencias hechas por Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, y a pesar de eso, de tener un estilo algo casual de charla, es completamente emocional e inspirador. Me concidero una persona sensible, y hablar sobre la muerte, por experiencias personales, me cuesta trabajo. Realmente este libro ha sido iluminador para mí.
May 15, 2020
A través de una transcripción de varias conferencias y al final una entrevista Elisabeth Kübler-Ross cuenta como ha sido su trayectoria al ayudar a varias personas en vísperas de una muerte por enfermedad terminal.
July 11, 2021
Delusione. Quando parla di come trattare con persone prossime la morte e i loro cari è alta letteratura, ma poi intorno c'è una marea di considerazioni antiscientifiche (e non mi riferisco alla visione spirituale) che rovinano il tutto
September 30, 2025
aunque en algunas cosas repetitivo, un excelente libro, lleno de crecimiento esperanza.
August 21, 2024
Important topic but I struggled to connect with the message Elizabeth repeatedly emphasized: "God doesn't give you more than you can manage." While it sounds like a motivational line, it doesn't resonate in real-life. The recycled examples and the emphasis on the supernatural diminished the book's impact for me. It's a collection of transcribed TED Talks rather than a book.
February 12, 2017
Although it is an issue that most of us would like to ignore, it is a fabulous book, that everyone should read. Because death is part of life. It was not easy to read it, because it touched me deep inside. But I'm glad that I read it and I'm sure that there will be a time that I have to read it again. Read it in German.
February 24, 2015
I read this book so long ago, but the wisdoms still resonate clearly.
April 13, 2016
She treats these topics with wry humor and deep compassion. Highly recommended!
August 31, 2016
A must-read for anyone who's experienced grief. This changed my entire perspective on how I view the world.
January 13, 2013
A scientific approach to spirituality and death.
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