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Joan Grant

Joan Grant was born in London, England, the daughter of a society psychic. She claimed to have written her first book, Winged Pharaoh, while hypnotized and recalling the plot as it happened to her in a past life. It was published in 1937, and was a popular success. She wrote several other historical books, which she called "Far Memory books" or "previous life autobiographies", using the same method. She also wrote several children's books, based on stories she said she had been told in her past lives.

Her third husband, Denys Kelsey, was a psychiatrist who used hypnotherapy in his practice. When he read Grant's books, he wanted to meet her, and the two were later married. In the 1960s they moved to rural France and opened a practice together, where people from across Europe would stay for therapy. They also co-wrote Many Lifetimes, in which Grant explained how she could remember both her own and others' past lives.

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English author (1907-1989)

Born 12 April 1907
Died 3 February 1989

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    First published in 1938 — 6 editions
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English author (1907-1989)

Born 12 April 1907
Died 3 February 1989

Subjects

Fiction, Fiction, historical, general, Fiction in English, Egypt, fiction, Biography, Children's fiction, English Authors, Indians of North America, Indians of north america, fiction, Bible, Children's stories, English, Description and travel, Folklore, History, History of Biblical events, Indian girls, Juvenile fiction, Kings and rulers, Monsters, fiction, Mysticism, Pharaohs, Short stories, Travel, Women philosophers, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000

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Egypt, France, Greece, Lot (Dept.), Lot (France)

People

Joan Marshall Grant (1907-), Moses (Biblical leader), Ramses II King of Egypt, Amenemhat I King of Egypt, Joan Grant, Joan Marshall Grant (1907-1989)

Time

20th century, To 332 B.C.

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  • Joan Marshall Grant
  • Joan M. Grant

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September 27, 2020 Edited by MARC Bot add ISNI
March 31, 2017 Edited by MARC Bot add VIAF and wikidata ID
June 17, 2015 Edited by Kenny Everet Added new photo
August 4, 2010 Edited by Sarah Breau Edited author's name, added bio, added photo, added to birth date, added to death date, added other published names, added Wikipedia link, added author web site
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import