Anything but Ordinary: The Nine Lives of Cécile

by Cecile Dorward, Ronald M. Davidson, Ron Davidson

Detailing the extraordinary life of an extraordinary woman, this unique memoir trails the world travels of Cécile Doward. Born into a flamboyant family in 1911, the young Cécile married a middle-aged professor of philosophy, mixing with intellectual superstars of the day such as Russell, Moore, Huxley and Haldane. At 58 she began touring the world solo in a camper van, and became widely known as the world's oldest hippy. She traveled until she was 84. Here, Cecile not only recreates the remarkable details of her life, but provides real insight into her times and her own social, psychological, and sexual journey through those times.

320 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2001

About the author

Cecile Dorward was born Cecile Marguerite Gabrielle Schmidt. In 1932 she married Alan Dorward, a Professor of Philosophy, and for a decade travelled the waterways of England, living in a canal boat. At the same time she worked as a pioneer in the fledging occupational therapy profession. At fifty-eight she began touring the world solo in a campervan, travelling until she was eighty-four. She died in 2004.

Reviews

[Ruth Forbes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the book, especially Cecile's travels. Had quite a few chuckles.