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Through Louises healing techniques and positive

philosophy, millions have learned to create more of what
they want in their livesmore wellness in their bodies,
minds, and spirits.

Dubbed the closest thing to a living saint by the Australian media, Louise

Hay is also known as one of the founders of the self-help movement. Her

first book, Heal Your Body, was published in 1976, long before it was
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fashionable to discuss the connection between the mind and body. Revised

and expanded in 1988, this best-selling book introduced Louises concepts

to people in 33 different countries and has been translated into 25

languages throughout the world.

FROM STRUGGLE TO STRENGTH

Through Louises healing techniques and positive philosophy, millions have

learned how to create more of what they want in their lives, including more

wellness in their bodies, minds, and spirits. Her own personal philosophy

was forged from her tormented upbringing. Her childhood was unstable and

impoverished, and her teen years were marked by abuse. Louise ran away

from home and ended up in New York City, where she became a model and

married a prosperous businessman. Although it appeared that her life had

turned around, it was not until the marriage ended 14 years later that her

healing really began.

Louise started what would become her lifes work in New York City in 1970. She attended meetings

at the Church of Religious Science and began training in the ministerial program. She became a

popular speaker at the church, and soon found herself counseling clients. This work quickly

blossomed into a full-time career. After several years, Louise compiled a reference guide detailing

the mental causes of physical ailments, and developed positive thought patterns for reversing illness

and creating health. This compilation was the basis for Heal Your Body, also known

affectionately as the little blue book. She began traveling throughout the United States, lecturing

and facilitating workshops on loving ourselves and healing our lives.

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Louise was able to put her philosophies into practice when she was

diagnosed with cancer. She considered the alternatives to surgery and

drugs, and instead developed an intensive program of affirmations,

visualization, nutritional cleansing, and psychotherapy. Within six months,

she was completely healed of cancer.

In 1980, Louise moved back to her native Southern California, and it was

here that she began putting her workshop methods on paper. In 1984, her

new book, You Can Heal Your Life, was published. In it, Louise explains how

our beliefs and ideas about ourselves are often the cause of our emotional

problems and physical maladies and how, by using certain tools, we can

change our thinking and our lives for the better.

You Can Heal Your Life reached the New York Times bestseller list and

remained on it for 13 consecutive weeks. More than 50 million copies of You

Can Heal Your Life have been sold throughout the world. Twenty years later,

due to her appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, You Can Heal Your Life

was again on the New York Times bestseller list. The first time in that

publications history that has happened!

In 1985, Louise began her famous support group, The Hayride, with six

men diagnosed with AIDS. By 1988, the group had grown to a weekly

gathering of 800 people and had moved to an auditorium in West

Hollywood. Once again, Louise had started a movement of love and support

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long before people began to wear red ribbons in their lapels. It was during

this time that she wrote The AIDS Book: Creating a Positive Approach, based

on her experiences with this powerful group.

Louise started Hay House, Inc., a successful publishing company. What

began as a small venture in the living room of her home has turned into a

prosperous corporation that has sold millions of books and products

worldwide. Hay House authors include many notables in the self-help

movement, including Dr. Wayne Dyer, Joan Borysenko, Dr. Christiane

Northrup, and Doreen Virtue, among others. In addition,

The Hay Foundation is a non-profit organization established by Louise that

encourages and financially supports diverse organizations which supply

food, shelter, counseling, hospice care and money to those with AIDS,

battered women and other crises.

At 81, Louise released her first-ever film on her life and work You Can Heal

Your Life: The Movie. To watch the trailer

visit www.youcanhealyourlifemovie.com. When shes not traveling, Louise

enjoys painting, gardening, and dancing at her home in San Diego,

California.

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Hay House Radio provides inspirational all-talk radio 24/7 from some of the world's
greatest teachers in spirituality, health, and wellness.

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 LISTEN NOW

HealYourLife.com is the fastest growing personal growth website featuring articles

from Hay House authors, videos, affirmations, and much more. Visit daily to make
your soul smile.

VISIT HEAL YOUR LIFE

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1926

Louise was born on October 8 in Los Angeles, CA

1946
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 Louise became a model for Bill Blass and other designers in New
York City.

1955

Louise marries Andrew Hay

(they were married for 14 years).

1972
Louise starts her studies at the Science of Mind church in New York
City.

1977

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 Louise writes Heal Your Body, which is later referred to as her
"little blue book".

1978
AUDIO

Cancer: Your Healing Power

Louise overcomes cervical cancer through alternative methods.

1980
Louise becomes a Science of Mind minister

1984

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 Louise publishes You Can Heal Your Life.

1985

Louise begins what will become her famous support group. The
Hayride, to help HIV/AIDS patients and their families.

The Hay Foundation is established as a non-profit to honor the work

of Louise.

1987
Louise opens her publishing company, Hay House.

The New Yorker features Louise in one of their famous cartoons.

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 1988

Louise appears on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and You Can Heal
Your Life becomes a New York Times best-seller.

1990

Louise moves to San Diego.

2001
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 Louise receives an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity degree from
Religious SCIENCE International in Asilomar, CA.

2002

Louise holds a big bash for her birthday and exclaims, "I'm 75 and
very alive!"

Hay House opens offices in Australia and Canada

2003

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Louise makes a rare appearance at the I Can Do It Conference in
Atlanta, Georgia.

Hay House opens offices in England and South Africa.

2004
AUDIO

Health

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 Louise publishes her book I Can Do It: How to Use
Affirmations to Change Your Life.

2005
Hay House Radio - Radio for your Soul broadcasts its first
episode.

2006

Louise celebrates her 80th birthday.

2008
Louise is dubbed The Queen of the New Age in an article by The
New York Times.

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 You Can Heal Your Life book reaches 35 million copies sold.

Maria Shriver presents Louise with the Minerva Award for women
who are extraordinary leaders, role models and visionaries.

Louise released her first-ever film on her life and work You Can
Heal Your Life: The Movie

VIDEO

You Can Heal Your Life

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 2009
Louise releases her first mobile apps Power Thought Cards and
the I Can Do It! Calendar.

Hay House launches its self-publishing imprint, Balboa Press

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Hay House releases a special edition You Can Heal Your Life Box
Set.

2010
Louise publishes "Experience Your Good Now!" which comes
with a CD of affirmations.

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 Louise releases her book Colors & Numbers
Louise and friends release Modern Day Miracles.

2011
Louise completes her signature Blessing Buddha painting.

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Louise's Love Your Body: Positive Affirmation Treatments for
Loving and Appreciating Your Body is released on CD.

Louise with Cheryl Richardson publish You Can Create an

Exceptional Life.

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 You Can Heal Your Life book reaches 40 million copies sold, 5
million copies in just 3 years.

2012

Hay House celebrates 25 years of publishing.

Hay House produces it's first series of movies Tales of Everyday

Magic. Louise's is featured in Painting the Future

VIDEO

Painting the Future

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Louise and Cheryl Richardson create the 4-DVD set You Can Trust
Your Life

2013
HealYourLife.com website hits One Million Facebook fans!

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Louise's Meditation Affirmation app is released and will go on to
reach 100,000 in just 9 months.

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Hay House compiles Louise's great work into The Essential Louise
Hay Collection.

The inaugural Hay House World Summit shares Louise's and like-
minded industry leaders' lessons to over 2 million people around
the world.

VIDEO

Hay House World Summit

Louise Hay and Mona Lisa Schulz, M.D., Ph.D. co-write All is Well:
Heal Your Body with Medicine, Affirmations and Intuition.

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 One million fans on Louise's facebook page!

2014
Louise and David Kessler publish You Can Heal Your Heart:
Finding Peace after a Breakup, Divorce, or Death.

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 Louise teams up with Ahlea Khadro and Heather Dane to
write Loving Yourself to Great Health: Thoughts & FoodThe
Ultimate Diet.

First gallery opening of Louise Hay artwork

VIDEO

The Art of Louise Hay

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The newly revised LouiseHay.com website is launched

2015
Louise and Robert Holden, Ph.D. publish Life Loves You: 7
Spiritual Practices to Heal Your Life.

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 Louise Hay releases her first coloring book for adults, filled with
inspiring positive affirmations from Louise and beautifully illustrated
designs by illustrator Alberta Hutchinson.

Louise and Heather Dane publish The Bone Broth Secret: A

Culinary Adventure in Health, Beauty, and Longevity.

2016
Louise Hay publishes Mirror Work: 21 Days to Heal Your Life.
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Louise Hay and Robert Holden, Ph.D. collaborate to release the Life
Loves You Card Deck.

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Louise Hay and Mona Lisa Shultz, M.D., Ph.D. release Heal Your
Mind: The Prescription for Wholeness through Medicine,
Affirmations, and Intuition.

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