John Gray (American author) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
John Gray
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Gray in 2016
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| Born | December 28, 1951 |
| Alma mater | Maharishi International University, Columbia Pacific University |
| Occupation | Author |
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Notable work
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Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus |
| Spouse(s) | Barbara De Angelis (div. 1984) Bonnie Gray (1986–2018; her death) Wang Lin (Viki) (2020-present) |
John Gray (born December 28, 1951) is an American author and speaker. He is known for his books about relationships. His most famous book is Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, published in 1992. This book became a huge success and has sold millions of copies worldwide.
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Early Life and Learning
John Gray grew up in a Christian family. His parents taught him about Yoga and took him to meet an Indian Saint named Paramahansa Yogananda. A book called The Autobiography of A Yogi was a big inspiration for him later on.
He studied at Maharishi International University. He earned degrees in the Science of Creative Intelligence. Later, he received a PhD from Columbia Pacific University, which was a distance learning school. In 2002, he received an honorary doctorate from Governors State University.
Career Highlights
In 1969, John Gray became involved with Transcendental Meditation. For nine years, he worked as a personal assistant to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. During this time, he focused on spiritual studies.
Famous Books
In 1992, Gray released Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. This book quickly became a best-seller. It has sold over 15 million copies. It was one of the most popular non-fiction books of the 1990s. The book has been translated into more than 40 languages. It teaches about how men and women communicate differently.
Sharing His Ideas
John Gray has appeared on many popular TV shows. These include Oprah, The Phil Donahue Show, and Larry King Live. He shares his ideas about relationships and understanding others.
He also started Mars & Venus Counseling Centers. Here, he trained therapists to use his special techniques. He wanted to help more people improve their relationships.
Personal Life
John Gray has been married three times. His first marriage was to self-help author Barbara De Angelis. They divorced in 1984. He then married Bonnie Gray in 1986. She passed away in 2018. In 2020, he married Wang Lin, also known as Viki Gray. She had been his guide during his speaking tours in China.
John Gray has a daughter and two stepdaughters. His youngest daughter, Lauren, also shares relationship advice. She continues to promote the Mars Venus brand.
Books and Other Works
- 1992: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
- 1993: What You Feel You Can Heal
- 1994: What Your Mother Couldn't Tell You and Your Father Didn't Know
- 1994: Mars and Venus in Love
- 1997: Mars and Venus on a Date
- 1997: Mars and Venus Starting Over
- 1999: How To Get What You Want and Want What You Have
- 2000: Children Are from Heaven
- 2000: Mars and Venus: 365 Ways to Keep Passion Alive
- Men, Women and Relationships
- Mars and Venus Together Forever: A Practical Guide to Creating Lasting Intimacy
- Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Book of Days
- Practical Miracles for Mars and Venus: Nine Principles for Lasting Love, Increasing Success, and Vibrant Health in the Twenty-first Century
- 2002: Mars and Venus in the Workplace, ISBN: 0732911141
- Truly Mars & Venus
- 2003: The Mars & Venus Diet and Exercise Solution
- 2007: Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress
- 2010: Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice – Hormonal Balance – The Key to Life, Love, and Energy
- 75 Ways To Say I Love You (co-author Darren Stephens), ISBN: 9780957974012
- How To Release Stress Through Relaxation (co-author Darren Stephens), ISBN: 9780957974005
- Work with Me: The 8 Blind Spots Between Men and Women in Business (co-author Barbara Annis), ISBN: 9780230341906
- 2017: Beyond Mars and Venus
Images for kids
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Gray in 2016
See also
In Spanish: John Gray (psicólogo) para niños
