The Well-Lived Life by Gladys McGarey Summary
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At 102, "the mother of holistic medicine" Dr. Gladys McGarey shares six secrets to thriving at any age. From meeting Gandhi to pioneering women's healthcare when females couldn't even have bank accounts, her remarkable journey proves longevity isn't just about living longer - it's about living well.
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The Journey of a Century: Wisdom from a Holistic Pioneer
At 102, Dr. Gladys McGarey stands as a living testament to a life fully embraced. Growing up in the Himalayas with undiagnosed dyslexia, she overcame significant obstacles to become one of the first female physicians of her era and the "Mother of Holistic Medicine." Despite facing sexism throughout her career, she helped establish the American Holistic Medical Association in 1978 as its only female founding member. Her revolutionary approach integrates Western medicine with Eastern healing traditions, championing natural processes and recognizing that illnesses offer insights into our souls' growth. What makes her truly remarkable isn't just her longevity but her continued vitality - she maintains an active ten-year plan and embodies everything she teaches. Through her life's work, she offers not just a path to healing disease but to healing life itself.
Finding Your "Juice": The Essence of Purpose and Desire
The Essential Movement of Life: Finding Flow Around Obstacles
The Transformative Power of Love Over Fear
The Community That Sustains Us
Embracing Life's Journey at Any Age
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