Marianne Williamson

Marianne Williamson "is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published nine books, four of which - including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and Everyday Grace - have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A Woman's Worth, and Healing the Soul of America. She also edited Imagine: What American Could Be in the 21st Century, a compilation of essays by some of America's most visionary thinkers.

"Marianne has been a popular guest on numerous television programs such as Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and Charlie Rose.

"She is a native of Houston, Texas, and has lectured professionally since 1983. In 1989, she founded Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. Today, Project Angel Food serves over 1,000 people daily.

"Marianne also founded The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation currently before Congress to establish a U.S. Department of Peace.

"Her book Everyday Grace: Having Hope, Finding Forgiveness and Making Miracles, was published by Riverhead Books (Nov 2002) and quickly reached #1 on the New York Times Best-Seller List (Dec 2002). Her newest book, The Gift of Change: Spiritual Guidance for a Radically New Life, is available at bookstores everywhere in hardback and paperback.

"Marianne's newest professional venture is her own radio show, airing on the new XM Radio block called 'Oprah and Friends'.

"In December 2006, a NEWSWEEK magazine poll named Marianne Williamson one of the fifty most influential baby boomers.

"Marianne's newest book, The Age of Miracles: Embracing the New Midlife, will be published by Hay House in January 2008."

Founded by Marianne Williamson and Neale Donald Walsch, the Global Renaissance Alliance is a worldwide network of peace activists.

Affiliations

 * Advisory Council, Global Green USA
 * Advisory Board (former member), Women of Vision and Action
 * Global Council on Spiritual Politics & Global Citizenship, World Commission on Global Consciousness and Spirituality
 * Spiritual Advisor, One Spirit Learning Alliance
 * Director, RESULTS
 * Founding Signatory (2008), Evolutionary Leaders Forum
 * National Advisory Board, Sophia Institute

Related Sourcewatch articles

 * Global Alliance for Ministries and Departments of Peace