Compelling, shocking and full of wisdom, “miss adventure” is Pauline Grogan’s extraordinary life story.
Pauline’s journey began with the bestselling memoir Beyond the Veil. She has explored it with fresh perspectives in miss adventure: healing with music.
In this new work, Pauline has reflected on her diverse roles as a nun, mother, actor, teacher, celebrant, and author, weaving together the lessons and insights she's gained.
In 2020, she faced two strokes caused by medical treatments, leading to chronic neuropathic pain. Confronted with the harsh reality of her physical limitations, she struggled with acceptance yet remained steadfast in her belief in perseverance.
Through miss adventure: healing with music, she shared how her journey of healing was intertwined with the lives of those around her, finding meaning even in the most ordinary moments.
Throughout it all, Pauline has been grounded by her spiritual practice and music. These have been her anchors as she transforms her suffering into advocacy for the healing power of music. She believes music can connect generations, promote health, and bring joy.
Her story is also a testament to the deep connections she’s formed with people in her life, from taxi drivers to old friends, as she continues her mission to inspire and uplift others.
One moment in her journey is when she wrote a song for a friend, Colleen, whose stroke had left her unable to recognise many people.
After listening to the music, Colleen suddenly said, "It’s you, it’s you, it’s you." Pauline described this moment as a testament to the extraordinary power of music.
For Pauline, the music that has been a constant throughout her life has allowed her to endure not only physical pain but also emotional and psychological challenges.
miss adventure: healing with music comes out in March.
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