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Short Biographical Statement

David Kessler is one of the most well-known experts and lecturers on grief and loss today, reaching hundreds of thousands of people through his books. “On Grief and Grieving,” co-authored with the legendary Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is her final legacy, one that brings her life’s work profoundly full circle. David also co-authored with Kübler-Ross, “Life Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach us about the Mysteries of Life and Living.”  David considers it an honor and privilege to have worked so closely with Elisabeth for ten years and to be with her during her passing.

His first book, “The Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort and Love to Life’s Final Chapter,” is often the number one best-selling hospice book in the USA and it received praise by Mother Teresa.

His volunteer work includes serving as a member of the Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Team and as a Specialist Reserve Officer for the Los Angeles Police Department, on its trauma team.

His work has been discussed in the “Los Angeles Times,” the “New York Times,” “Business Week” and “Life Magazine,” and has been featured on CNN-Cross Fire, NBC, MSNBC, PBS, “Entertainment Tonight” and has been interviewed on “Oprah’s Friends.” He has written for the Boston Globe, The LA Times and The SF Chronicle. For more information visit www.Grief.com

Shorter Biographical Statement

David Kessler is one of the most well-known experts on grief and loss today, reaching hundreds of thousands of people through his books. “On Grief and Grieving,” co-authored with the legendary Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. They also co-authored, “Life Lessons: Two Experts on Death and Dying Teach us about the Mysteries of Life and Living.”  His first book, “The Needs of the Dying: A Guide for Bringing Hope, Comfort and Love to Life’s Final Chapter,” received praise by Mother Teresa.

His work has been discussed in the “LA Times,” the “NY Times,” and has been featured on CNN, NBC, MSNBC, PBS, “Entertainment Tonight,” and “Oprah’s Friends.” He has written for the Boston Globe, The LA Times and The SF Chronicle.  Visit www.Grief.com

Shortest Biographical Statement

David Kessler is the co-author of the book, “On Grief and Grieving” with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. They also co-authored, “Life Lessons.” His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praised by Mother Teresa. www.Grief.com