The Reviews
“This is a remarkable accomplishment. I had no sooner finished reading this deeply enriching account of the life and work of Gerda Geddes than I ordered six more copies to give away. It is that kind of book!”
James Roose-Evans, theatre director and author.
“A labour of love.” Richard Holloway, chairman, Scottish Arts Council
“Frank Woods allows us deeper insights into who Gerda Geddes was, what made her what she was, the fascinating life she led, and how she inspired thousands to get the best they could from their lives.”
Ronnie Robinson,tai chi teacher and editor Tai Chi Chuan
“I didn't want this book to end. Hers is an exciting, tough, wonderful and life-affirming story.” Baroness Kari de Koenigswarter
“Frank Woods' moving biography is a kind of allegorical journey.”
David Boadella, psychotherapist and writer
“It totally engaged me. But more than that: it has a kind of therapeutic power.” Rhoda Michael, editor Northwords Now
“Well written and organized, and flows so well I had a hard time putting it down. This is a must read for anyone interested in the roots of tai chi in the Western world, and is an intimate look inside a complex human.” Michael Gilman, tai chi teacher and author
“Not just a very well-researched biography but also, in itself, a set of reflections. An extraordinary book about an extraordinary woman.” Courtney Young, Psychotherapist and writer
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