FINDING MEANING

Grief expert David Kessler's narration has the stamp of a healer or mental health practitioner. The collaborator of Elisabeth Kübler-Ross discusses how the final stage of grief--acceptance--is not usually the end of the story for the loved ones of those who have died. Kessler sounds earnest, relaxed, and, above all, palpably committed to his work and message. His vocal intensity always sounds fitting and authentic. He recounts personal stories of loss from clients and his own life that are central to illustrating his point that grief is different for everyone and will always express itself in its own way. He says what's important is quieting ourselves enough to honor and listen to it, in ourselves or others, rather than smothering it with advice or denying it. T.W. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2019]