Ian Gawler: The Dragon's Blessing

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In 1974 Dr Ian Gawler, an ambitious young veterinarian and athlete, developed bone cancer in his right leg. The leg was amputated at the hip. The following year, the cancer spread to his pelvis and chest. Gawler was told that nothing could be done for him and, at his lowest ebb, that he had only weeks to live. Gawler refused to give up, and began studying meditation and following a strict diet, pursuing an intense regime of research, introspection and personal development. Against all odds and prognoses, his cancer began to retreat and he was eventually declared clear of cancer in 1978. Today Ian Gawler is a world-renowned pioneer in the therapeutic application of mind/body medicine and meditation. Here Gawler reveals for the first time many aspects of his amazing story.

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""Frank and inspiring . . . a powerful example of how suffering can be transformed to bring hope, recovery and the ability to benefit others." --Sogyal Rinpoche, author, " The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
""Ian Gawler is a man who has lived the message. He is an inspiration to all those who are confronting their mortality due to serious illness. His story shows us how we can make a difference and participate in our lives, our health, and our ability to survive." --Bernie Siegel, MD, author, " Love, Medicine & Miracles
""Should be required reading for all who care about healing and cancer." --Michael Lerner, author, " Choices in Healing

Author Bio

Guy Allenby is a Sydney-based journalist. He graduated from university in Canberra and began his writing career working for a trade journal and penning reviews and features for Australia's rock papers in his spare time. For the Sydney Morning Herald he has written on subjects ranging from architecture and design to travel, television and health. He was also the editor of the Herald's Domain section. His first book, Eight Great Houses (Pesaro Publishing), was published in 2002. Guy has also written for The Australian and a number of national and international titles. Ian Gawler: The Dragon's Blessing is his first biography.