David Aaron Kessler is an American pediatrician, author, and administrator whose work focuses on public health and policy. He previously served as the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Kessler's analyses delve into complex issues of healthcare regulation and access, drawing from his extensive experience in both government and academia. His writings explore the intricate relationship between policy decisions and societal well-being in the realm of health.
Tools for Releasing Pain and Remembering with Love
122 pages
5 hours of reading
Exploring the theme of love as a healing force, this book delves into how deep connections can alleviate the suffering that accompanies loss. It highlights the transformative power of relationships, emphasizing that love provides solace and hope in the face of grief. Through poignant narratives, it illustrates how embracing love can lead to personal growth and resilience, ultimately guiding individuals through their darkest moments.
"The American body is plagued by obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. In Fast Carbs, Slow Carbs, the follow up to his bestselling book The End of Overeating, Dr. David A. Kessler explains how we can reduce heart disease, keep weight off, and reduce chronic disease"-- Provided by publisher
'A brilliant, caring, practical guide to help us understand grief' Daniel J Siegel, M.D.'Finding Meaning is Kessler’s poignant response to society’s insensitivity, [a] how-to in the very best sense' LA TimesDavid Kessler – the world's foremost 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 meaning.David has spent decades teaching about end of life, trauma and grief. And yet his life was upended by the sudden death of his twenty-one-year-old son. How does the grief expert handle such a devastating loss?In Finding Meaning, Kessler shares his hard-earned wisdom and offers a roadmap to remembering those who have died with more love than pain, how to move forward in a way that honours our loved ones and ultimately transform grief into a more peaceful and hopeful experience.An inspiring must-read for anyone struggling to figure out how to live after loss.
Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss
272 pages
10 hours of reading
Ten years after the death of Elisabeth K bler-Ross, this commemorative edition of her final book combines practical wisdom, case studies, and the authors' own experiences and spiritual insight to explain how the process of grieving helps us live with loss. Includes a new introduction and resources section. Elisabeth K bler-Ross's On Death and Dying changed the way we talk about the end of life. Before her own death in 2004, she and David Kessler completed On Grief and Grieving, which looks at the way we experience the process of grief. Just as On Death and Dying taught us the five stages of death--denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance--On Grief and Grieving applies these stages to the grieving process and weaves together theory, inspiration, and practical advice, including sections on sadness, hauntings, dreams, isolation, and healing. This is "a fitting finale and tribute to the acknowledged expert on end-of-life matters" (Good Housekeeping).
Shortly before her death in 2004, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and her collaborator David Kessler completed the manuscript for her final book, which serves as a profound conclusion to her life's work. Over three decades earlier, Kubler-Ross's groundbreaking work transformed conversations around death, and this book aims to similarly influence our understanding of grief. While her earlier book focused on the theoretical aspects of death, this one applies the now-famous five stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—to the grieving process. It combines theory with inspiration and practical advice, drawing from both authors' personal and professional experiences, and includes brief, topic-driven stories. The content covers various aspects of grief, such as sadness, hauntings, dreams, coping mechanisms, healing, and even intimacy during mourning. Kubler-Ross reflects on her life, acknowledging the inevitability of death while emphasizing the importance of the life lived. In her final writings, she expresses the lessons learned about patience and the value of receiving love, underscoring the deeper purpose of her journey through both grief and life.
If you haven't seen Hay House's Lifestyles series of gorgeous gift books, there is no better way to acquaint yourself than with publisher/author Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life . A bestseller for many years, You Can Heal Your Life has been republished with bright, beautiful illustrations in full, living color and exquisite typography--each and every page is a work of art by artist Joan Perrin Falquet. The timeless message of the book is that we are each responsible for our own reality and "dis-ease." Hay believes we make ourselves ill by having thoughts of self-hatred. She includes a directory of ailments and emotional causes for each with a corresponding affirmation to help overcome the illness. For example, the probable cause of multiple sclerosis is "mental hardness, hard-heartedness, iron will, and inflexibility." The healing "thought pattern" would be: "By choosing loving, joyous thoughts, I created a loving joyous world. I am safe and free." --P. Randall Cohan
V této knize, která pojednává výhradně o životě a jeho prožívání, spojila Elisabeth Kübler Rossová síly s Davidem Kesslerem – společně nás provázejí řadou praktických i duchovních „životních lekcí“, které musíme zvládnout, abychom dokázali naplno a beze zbytku prožívat každý okamžik svého života. Za léta své práce s umírajícími autoři zjistili, že určité lekce a zkoušky se v lidských životech opakují stále znovu. Často bývá velmi obtížné úspěšně jimi projít – ale dokonce i jen snaha o to, abychom jim porozuměli, pro nás může být velkým přínosem a obohacením. Autoři této knihy ve čtrnácti srozumitelných kapitolách odhalují pravdu o našich obavách, nadějích, vztazích, ale především o velikosti a vznešenosti naší existence.
Targeting a younger audience, this teen edition explores the psychology behind overeating and the impact of food marketing on eating habits. It provides relatable insights into the challenges teens face regarding food choices, body image, and health. With practical advice and strategies, the book empowers readers to make informed decisions about their diets, fostering a healthier relationship with food. Engaging and informative, it encourages teens to take control of their eating habits and promotes overall well-being.
