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In 1975, Grace Gawler had a promising future. A brilliant young vet nurse planning to study veterinary medicine, she received a lucrative modelling offer, which would have paid her university fees. Concurrently, her boyfriend lost his leg to bone cancer.

Grace was at a vital choice point—either pursue glamorous, well-paid modelling work, while studying to become a vet, or support her boyfriend through his dying months. The latter meant foregoing her personal and financial independence—and lifelong dreams of becoming a vet.

Grace chose to support Ian. Believing that his cancer was curable, she directed her passion into his healing, dedicating 18-hour days—focussing on juicing, massages, and pain management, whilst researching every cure imaginable. With just a few weeks to live—Ian proposed. Grace accepted, taking him to the Philippines for a healing honeymoon, the beginning of a long road to recovery.

He survived and together they established the Gawler Foundation, helping thousands of cancer patients gain hope and lead better lives. Now a mother of four and with Ian in remission, Grace developed her own methods for helping women with breast cancer and authored her first book, Women of Silence, in 1994. Life was good.

Disaster struck in 1997; Ian left the family, then her own major health crisis began. Soon the healer of thousands was struggling for her own life. For nine years, she battled on with little support. Horrendously ill, she faced death many times. A beautiful woman, her shining light was almost extinguished.

With amazing tenacity, drive, and passion, Grace survived. Near-death experiences have enhanced her passion for living, which bursts through in this book; her enthusiasm for life is contagious. Her only struggle is to contain the adjectives she uses. Now an international wellness leader, this modern day heroine inspires all with her story of Grace, Grit and Gratitude.

Thoughts and comments from readers of Grace's Memoirs

If your book becomes a movie, there won't be a dry eye in the house! So many times I cried! So many times I laughed! So many places I related too! So much courage! So many wonderful words of wisdom.

What ever your beliefs - this is a great thought! 'God polishes his jewels with the 'diamond dust of adversity'! You must be his most precious diamond! Amazing how people come into our lives when needed. I feel your story will help other people I know and would like another copy of your book for my friend in Melbourne. My copy is going to be 'on loan' for a while! with many thanks for sharing your life Dawn- Northern Rivers NSW Australia

I think your book is especially appealing to women and caregivers. I hope it is published here in the USA. It is an inspiring story and has helped me to dig a little deeper to find more power and strength in my own life.

You have such a powerful life force. It's absolutely amazing what you've gone thru, but still have so much strength to move forward to help others. It must be your generous spirit that gives you so much strength! It inspires me. I am also praying and visualizing that your book makes the bestseller list in the U.S. It is worthy of it. I read all the time and it is one of the few books that completely captured my attention. It truly was hard to put down. It is extremely well written! You are obviously a gifted writer.

Joleen G California USA