Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

American self-help author, motivational speaker, and professor

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About

Wayne Walter Dyer was born on May 10, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a Doctor of Education (D.Ed.) in educational counseling from Wayne State University and taught as an associate professor at St. John's University in New York City. His first book, 'Your Erroneous Zones' (1976), became an international bestseller and established him as a major figure in self-help. He wrote over 40 books, 21 of which were New York Times bestsellers, and starred in 10 public television specials. His work evolved from practical psychology to spiritual themes, including the concept of the 'Highest Self.' He died of a heart attack on August 29, 2015.

Major works

  • Your Erroneous Zones (1976)self-help book
  • Pulling Your Own Strings (1978)self-help book
  • The Sky's the Limit (1980)self-help book
  • Real Magic (1992)spirituality book
  • The Power of Intention (2004)spirituality book

Key milestones

  • 1976Published his first book, 'Your Erroneous Zones,' which became an international bestseller.
  • 2015Died of a heart attack on August 29 at age 75.
  • Wrote more than 40 books, 21 of which were New York Times bestsellers.

Themes

Self-improvementSpiritualityMotivationIntentionHighest Self

Sources: drwaynedyer.com · catdir.loc.gov · hayhouseu.com