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Ian Gawler

The Dragon's Blessing
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In 1974, Dr Ian Gawler, a young veterinarian and athlete, was diagnosed with bone cancer leading to the amputation of his right leg at the hip. Within a year, the cancer spread, and he was given only weeks to live. Defying medical expectations, Gawler embarked on a journey of meditation, strict diet, and self-development. His relentless determination saw his cancer retreat, and by 1978 he was declared clear. This biography reveals the extraordinary story of his survival and pioneering work in mind/body medicine.
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The inspiring life story of cancer survivor and renowned mind-body pioneer, Ian Gawler.

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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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742372655

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 414g

Pages: 360

About the Author

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.

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