John Gray (U.S. author)

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John Gray
Born Houston, Texas
Nationality American
Education University of St. Thomas, University of Texas, Maharishi International University, Columbia Pacific University
Alma mater Columbia Pacific University
Occupation Author
Known for Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
Spouse(s) Barbara De Angelis
(Divorced in 1984)
Bonnie Gray
(1986-present)

John Gray (born 1951 in Houston, Texas) is an American relationship consultant, lecturer and author of sixteen books on relationships and personal growth, including the 1992 book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus.[1][2]

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[edit] Education

After high school, he attended University of St. Thomas and the University of Texas, but did not receive a degree from either institution. He received two degrees from Maharishi International University in Iowa.[3]

Gray received his Ph.D. from the unaccredited institution Columbia Pacific University after completing a correspondence course in 1982.[3][4]

[edit] Career

Gray's fifteen books have sold over forty million copies and have been published in forty languages worldwide.[3][5]

Gray writes a nationally syndicated column with thirty million readers. His column appears in The Atlanta Journal/Constitution, New York Daily News, New York Newsday, The Denver Post, and the San Antonio Express-News. Internationally, Gray's columns appear in publications in England, Canada, Mexico, Korea, and in Latin American and the South Pacific.[5]

Gray is a certified family therapist and a consulting editor for Family Journal.[5]

Gray is an international expert in the field of communication and relationships.[5] Gray has conducted public and private seminars for over 30 years.[5] Gray is a speaker on the national and international lecture circuit.[citation needed]

Gray has made guest appearances on Oprah, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The CBS Morning Show, Live with Regis, The View, Politically Incorrect, Larry King Live, The Roseanne Show and CNN. Gray has been profiled in USA Today, Newsweek, Time Magazine, TV Guide, People and Forbes.[5][6]

Gray is listed as a signer of the 9/11 Truth statement.[7][8]

In 2001, Gray received the Smart Marriages Impact Award.[6]

[edit] Academic Criticism

Critics have accused him of over-simplifying human psychology into stereotypes that fail to adequately describe many people.[9][10][11][12] Communication scholars have published research-based rebuttals to Gray's claims.[13] Other scholars, such as Deborah Tannen, a professor of linguistics, have also written research-based books that challenge some of Gray's claims.[14]

[edit] Personal life

Gray was the fifth of seven children born to a Texan oilman and a stay-at-home mother.[3]

After high school, Gray followed the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the Transcendental Meditation technique and for nine years, he was a celibate monk, and worked as the Maharishi's assistant.[3]

Gray divorced fellow self-help author Barbara De Angelis in 1984.[3] Gray married his current wife, Bonnie in 1986 and they have three daughters.[3]

[edit] Books and other publications

  • Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
  • Mars and Venus on a Date
  • What You Feel You Can Heal
  • Men, Women and Relationships
  • Mars and Venus in Love
  • Mars and Venus Together Forever: A Practical Guide to Creating Lasting Intimacy
  • Mars and Venus in the Bedroom
  • Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus Book of Days
  • Mars and Venus Starting Over
  • How To Get What You Want and Want What You Have
  • Children Are from Heaven
  • Practical Miracles for Mars and Venus: Nine Principles for Lasting Love, Increasing Success, and Vibrant Health in the Twenty-first Century
  • Mars and Venus in the Workplace
  • Truly Mars & Venus
  • The Mars & Venus Diet & Exercise Solution
  • Why Mars and Venus Collide: Improving Relationships by Understanding How Men and Women Cope Differently with Stress
  • Mars and Venus: 365 Ways to Keep Passion Alive
  • Mars & Venus : 365 ways to keep your love alive

[edit] References

  1. ^ John Gray Offical Web Site
  2. ^ Quote Monk web site bio
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Hampton, Sarah (February 4, 2008). "Looking to God for relationship advice". The Globe and Mail. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080204.wlhampson04/BNStory/lifeMain/home. Retrieved 2008-09-30. 
  4. ^ Goldman, Abigail (September 12 1994). "Mars, Venus . . . and Cupid Men and women seem to be from different planets. John Gray's message: Come back to Earth and deal with it.". LA Times. http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/59606794.html?dids=59606794:59606794&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Sep+12%2C+1994&author=ABIGAIL+GOLDMAN&pub=Los+Angeles+Times+(pre-1997+Fulltext)&desc=Mars%2C+Venus+.+.+.+and+Cupid+Men+and+women+seem+to+be+from+different+planets.+John+Gray%27s+message%3A+Come+back+to+Earth+and+deal+with+it.&pqatl=google. Retrieved 2008-09-30. 
  5. ^ a b c d e f Premier Speakers web site
  6. ^ a b AOL Coaches web site
  7. ^ 911 Truth
  8. ^ The New Republic
  9. ^ Murphy, Lauren (2002-02-14). "Mars and Venus at work; Critics aim to bring Gray back down to Earth". Washington Times. http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-83549879.html. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 
  10. ^ "Can't Understand Your Mate? It's Time To Align Your Planets". Palm Beach Post. 1998-11-01. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=PBPB&p_theme=pbpb&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=0EAF4079E9C4612F&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 
  11. ^ "John Gray Fires Back at Critic Who Questioned His Credentials". Inside Edition. 2003-11-20. http://www.rickross.com/reference/gray/gray6.html. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 
  12. ^ "Writer's Education from Mars". New York Post. 2003-11-13. http://www.rickross.com/reference/gray/gray4.html. Retrieved 2008-10-17. 
  13. ^ Wood, Julia T. “A Critical Response to John Gray's Mars and Venus Portrayals of Men and Women.” Southern Communication Journal 67, no. 2 (2002): 201-10.
  14. ^ Tannen, Deborah. You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation. New York: Ballantine, 1990.

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