About the author
Louise Lynn Hay (October 8, 1926 – August 30, 2017) was an American motivational author and professional speaker. She authored several New Thought self-help books, including the 1984 book You Can Heal Your Life, and founded Hay House publishing. == Early life == Hay was born Helen Vera Lunney in Los Angeles to Henry John Lunney (1901–1998) and Veronica Chwala (1894–1985), Hay recounted her life story in an interview with Mark Oppenheimer of The New York Times in May 2008. In it, Hay stated that she was born in Los Angeles to a poor mother who remarried Louise's violent stepfather, Ernest Carl Wanzenreid (1903–1992), who physically abused her and her mother. When she was about five, she was raped by a neighbor. At 15, she dropped out of University High School in Los Angeles without a diploma, became pregnant and, on her 16th birthday, gave up her newborn baby girl for adoption. She then moved to Chicago, where she worked in low-paying jobs. In 1950, she moved on again, to New York. At this point she changed her first name, and began a career as a fashion model. She achieved success, working for Bill Blass, Oleg Cassini, and Pauline Trigère.
📖 Where to start with Louise L Hay
💬 What our editors say about Louise L Hay's books
“While beautifully curated for believers in fate, this collection may frustrate skeptical readers or those preferring rigorous academic analysis of coincidence. The narratives rely heavily on subjective interpretation rather than…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Times of Our Lives: Extraordinary True Stories of Synchronicity, Destiny, Meaning, and Purpose
“Hay provides clear, actionable meditations that effectively bridge spiritual concepts with daily emotional challenges. The text is straightforward and avoids dense theoretical jargon, making it accessible for general readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Meditaciones Para Sanar Tu Vida Hay, Louise L
“This text offers a compelling invitation to shift from passive endurance to active creation, making it a valuable resource for those ready to examine their internal narratives. However, readers seeking rigorous academic analysis…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Vivir! Hay, Louise L
📋 Editions by Louise L Hay in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Times of Our Lives: Extraordinary True Stories of Synchronic | — | Hay House | 274 | 9781401911508 |
| Meditaciones Para Sanar Tu Vida Hay, Louise L | — | Hay House | 270 | 9781561705863 |
| Vivir! Hay, Louise L | — | Hay House | 192 | 9781561702947 |
| Painting the Future: A Tales of Everday Magic Novel | 2012 | Hay House Visions | 126 | 9781401937812 |
