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From posing as a fashion model for Vogue and vacationing on yachts in the Mediterranean with the world's rich and famous...To surviving the depths of despair after a teen pregnancy, a terrifying divorce, and the devastating losses of her husband, son and daughter... And finding true love again, along with peace within herself...Mary Jean Teachman invites you to experience the exhilarating highs, the crushing lows, and the life-affirming wisdom that she's gleaned as a 91-year-old wife, mother, and activist who recently lost her daughter.There is Gold in the Golden Years is a poignant and inspiring memoir that will lift your spirits as you partake of Mary Jean's upbeat, optimistic outlook about celebrating life and love in the present moment.Her resilient spirit is all the more remarkable and extraordinary, given the abuse and tragedies that she has endured since childhood in Detroit, Michigan.Raised during an oppressive era that offered few opportunities for girls and women, Mary Jean shares her philosophies about equality for women and people of color, along with understanding and hope for people with mental illness.Her vivid stories-some glamorous, some grotesque-will delight and disturb you, as you laugh, cry, and feel uplifted by her buoyant spirit that has enabled her to love and live life to the fullest, no matter the circumstances. And her spiritual quest for healing, along with her tips for a healthy, happy mind and body, offer insights into how to treat each day as a treasure while the years and decades pass.Now, as Mary Jean celebrates her 91st birthday with the release of this book, she wants you to know that the sunset years can be a joyous experience, because There is Gold in the Golden Years.

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"​​Mary Jean Teachman was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Isabelle and George Dresbach. She attended the University of Detroit, where she studied prelaw and mathematics. She married and had two children, Arthur Forrest Tull and Valarie Tull. She later divorced, was single for four years, married Mort Lieberman, and was then widowed after 18 years of marriage. Mary Jean found love again with Gerard Teachman, PhD, and inherited two wonderful sons, Robert and Jonathan; she and Gerry have been married for 31 years. She had a very successful career for eight years as a runway and print model, and she appeared in Vogue magazine. A longtime activist, she started a successful campaign-""Real Americans Buy American Cars"" (RABAC)-in the late 1970s. She started this grassroots movement because the American auto industry was in a severe slump. Her idea was to help convince the American public to support American car companies in their struggle against foreign imports, and save jobs in the process. She distributed bumper stickers and gave interviews to the print and broadcast media. At one point, a representative from the Japanese government came to interview her because they felt threatened by this movement. Gradually, the unions adopted the project, which developed into their ""Buy American"" campaign. Mary Jean was president of Groesback Investments for three years and a board member for 10. In Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, she sits on the board of the John E. Upledger Foundation, an international health-care resource center recognized worldwide for its comprehensive education programs, advanced treatment options, and unique outreach initiatives. She was also president of the Juno Beach Chapter of the Florida Shore and Beach Renourishment project in the early 1990s. She was president of her homeowner's board in Juno Beach, Florida, and has been active in numerous charities. She has also served as a chairperson for many charitable events. Mary Jean's past hobbies have included being an avid gardener, a gourmet cook, and an investor, but her primary interest has been her family. She and her husband reside in Juno Beach, Florida, and Asheville, North Carolina. She just turned 91, and considers it a privilege to have reached this age. She is now looking forward to being 100 years old. Elizabeth Ann Atkins is a best-selling author, award-winning TV host, actress, and journalist who teaches how to unlock one's infinite potential to live and love in peace and purpose. Elizabeth's and sister Catherine M. Greenspan created Two Sisters Writing & Publishing, which has written and published 32 memoirs, novels, business books, poetry books, and journals since its creation in 2016.The company also hosts monthly writing contests and the Two Sisters Writing Club, and showcases their blog, A Tale of Two Sisters. Elizabeth and Catherine have written and published dozens of books, including their mother's book, The Triumph of Rosemary: A Memoir, by Judge Marylin E. Atkins. Their mother wrote the book herself, chronicling her controversial, interracial marriage to former Roman Catholic Priest Thomas Lee Atkins. Elizabeth has a master's degree in Journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the University of Michigan.She has been a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Montel Williams Show, NPR, and many other programs. As America's Book Coach, she helps aspiring authors achieve their dreams of becoming published authors.The bestselling author of 40 books, Elizabeth also co-hosts MI Healthy Mind, a weekly TV show aiming to shatter the stigma of mental illness, addiction, and abuse. Elizabeth's new book, The Biss Tribe: Activating Your Goddess Power, inspired her popular podcast/YouTube show, The Goddess Power Show.She is also a certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate."

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