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The Well-Lived Life

By: Dr Gladys McGarey
Narrated by: Elizabeth Wiley, Matt Strango, Dr Gladys McGarey
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Summary

Brought to you by Penguin.

Dr. Gladys McGarey, the mother of holistic medicine and a still-practicing doctor at 101, reveals her powerful secrets for how to live with joy, vitality, and purpose at any age.

In this book, Dr Gladys shares the lessons she has learned from more than a hundred cycles around the sun, and stories from the thousands of patients she's treated throughout her career, who have provided so much inspiration for how to live well.

It offers a counterintuitive approach to living a rich, full, and purposeful life that isn't about conserving energy, but rather about spending it wildly.

By sharing life-changing stories of miraculous healing from her patients of all ages as well as from her own extraordinary life, Dr. Gladys will change the way you think not only about health and healing but what leads to a life filled with joy and satisfaction.

The Well-Lived Life is a profoundly moving book of practical wisdom and inspiring stories from a doctor whose own life, as well as those of her patients, is proof of concept. Dr. Gladys is the family doctor you wish you had, and your most loving grandmother rolled into one.

©2023 Dr Gladys McGarey (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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Astonishing. Contains so many lightbulb moments it could power the national grid. Truly one of the most inspirational women you'll ever meet (Elizabeth Day)
You will love the stories, you will learn how to honor your health and your body, and in the end, you'll love life that much more. Dr. Gladys's life and work are an incredible example of ever greater joy and fulfillment as we continue to learn and age into our soul's true purpose. She writes one of those rare gems of a story that teaches as much as it inspires (Dr. Edith Eger, New York Times bestselling Author of The Choice and The Gift)

Incredibly insightful. Very special. Full of wisdom. I can’t think of a single person that this book won’t help (Dr Rangan Chatterjee)

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Uplifting, Insightful & Enjoyable

I have loved listening to this book! What a life Dr Gladys has lived. The insights and life lessons offered in this book are invaluable. I imagine I will re-listen to this several more times in the years to come. Highly recommended!

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one of the best books I've been lucky enough to hear

absolutely fantastic book. I cannot rate
it highly enough. what a wonderful woman. this is one of my new favourite books.

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Her wisdom

what a wonderful lady with such insight into life. Her love and guidance is a wonderful inspiration to life.

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Fascinating Read

Such an interesting book, Glady's has certainly had an amazing 102 year life. I found her wise words made me reflect on my own life and make changes. I have found my self spreading the word to friends and family.

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Fantastic book!

I just loved this book, so happily put together a wonderful set of steps that just made me feel light and simple, can’t wait to read it again.

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awesome

I enjoyed the narration, the content and followed with curiosity the interesting life path of centenarian Dr Gladys McGarey. Her attitude towards problem solving life's challenges, a treasure. Definitely an uplifting read that I would enjoy reading again or keep as a reference.

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Brilliant all round

Dr Gladys seems to combine and summarise all the wisdom in every other ‘self help and well being’ audiobook I’ve ever heard. Brilliant.

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Wise words

Loved this book, was like sitting down with my grandma if she was alive and listening to her.

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Fantastic story full of twists and turns

Wonderful story listened to on a very long return journey. Well worth a read or listen

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  • 08-02-24

Very inspiring

An absolute must read for everyone. I have been recommending to everyone . Truly inspirational. Full of wisdom

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