Elisabeth Kübler-Ross books in order
Swiss-American psychiatrist and pioneer in near-death studies
- Lived
- 1926–2004
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 15
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross published 13 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with On Death and Dying (1969).
Updated September 2026
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On Death and Dying
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

On Death and Dying (1969)

Death (1975)

To Live Until We Say Good-bye (1978)

Living with Death and Dying (1981)

Working It Through (1982)

On Children and Death (1983)

Aids (1987)

The Wheel of Life (1997)

The Tunnel and the Light (1999)

On Grief and Grieving (2005)

On Life After Death (2008)

On Death & Dying (2014)

On Grief & Grieving (2014)
Other books in order

Death Is of Vital Importance (1995)

Life Lessons (2000)
About Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross was a Swiss and American psychiatrist, a pioneer in near-death studies, author, and developer of the five stages of grief, also known as the "Kübler-Ross model".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross FAQ
- How many books has Elisabeth Kübler-Ross written?
- Elisabeth Kübler-Ross published 13 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with On Death and Dying.
- What is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's last book?
- On Grief and Grieving (2005).
- What is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's most famous book?
- On Death and Dying (1969) is Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.