Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is known around the world for her pioneering work
with the
terminally ill and their families. Without her, the hospice movement in America
would have lacked its strongest and most compassionate voice, and would have
had
trouble even getting started.
As so often happens, her research--so vital to all of us--was ignored,
criticized and
made fun of by her medical colleagues, but she stubbornly held on, because,
for one
thing, pleasing fellow physicians and hospital administrators was not a necessary
part of the picture. On the other hand, helping patients, their families--and
learning
from them--and helping medical students learn from them as well was where
she
placed her unwavering attention.
And we are so lucky she did! Reading The Wheel of Life was a fascinating
and
inspiring experience. I read it straight through and then read it again. I
went out and
bought copies and sent them to my family. This was one of the special books
I had
been waiting for--without knowing it until I discovered it. And when I found
it, I
wanted to share it with everyone! The warmth, honesty and sheer weight of
her
years of research will make this a most popular book.
Also, her life story is so interesting! And challenging...
About herself, she writes, "If I am opinionated and independent, if I
am stuck in my
ways, if I am a little off center, so what? That is me."
From myself, I invite everyone to treat themselves to a very special experience--to
journey along with Elisabeth as she tells the story of her life and what
she found out
about life, death, the afterlife, and the all-importance of love through each
along the
way. - Janna Hart
"Opportunity is missed by most people
because it is dressed in overalls
and looks like work."
-Thomas Edison
