Lessons Out of School: From Detroit Gangs to New Healing Paradigms - Life Stories of Dr. John E. Upledger

by John E. Upledger, Charles Stein, Barry S. Kaplan

John Upledger has never avoided risks, whether performing an appendectomy in the eye of a hurricane, as he did while on Coast Guard duty in the 1950s, or telling the story of his life. In Lessons Out of School , he doesn't spare himself or others, or gloss over unpleasant bits. Raised by an abusive mother, he learned detachment and the ability not to see himself as victim. The proof in these riveting tales of survival at home and on the streets of Detroit negotiating gangs and peer pressure. Along with toughness he learned to follow his curiosity, creative impulses, and love of learning, which eventually led to his pioneering of alternative medical modalities, most notably CranioSacral Therapy. At the core of each of the stories in this powerful blend of autobiography and inspirational guid—and the reason for its inclusion—is the spiritual lesson Upledger found there that he now shares with readers.

352 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2005

About the author

John E. Upledger was co-founder of Upledger Institute International, Inc. and former medical director of Upledger Clinical Services.

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book chronicles the life of Dr John. It tells of his discoveries along the way in the area of health and the CranioSacral system of the body. I found some of his stories engaging but not all. The book is worth reading but I would give it a 4.5 if I could. Not a full 5.0. More into at http://www.Upledger.com

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Upledger is the founder of the craniosacral system of the body and this book is a sort of biography as well as some interesting anecdotes and other stories he has learned throughout the years.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really interesting view into the mind of a brilliant man. Because it read as if typed directly from face to face interviews, it was occasionally annoying, but quite revelatory.