Pauline Grogan
A personal road to resilience through music after life-changing injuries.
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Compelling, shocking and full of wisdom, “miss adventure” is Pauline Grogan’s extraordinary life story.
Despite being trapped in a body tormented by chronic neuropathic pain, Pauline’s deep belief in affecting positive change for others is woven throughout her story, as she connects with taxi drivers, medical specialists, neighbours, former students, old friends and mentors.
“The music of my lifetime has enabled me to endure physical, psychological and deep emotional pain.”
A message from her editor:
Miss adventure demonstrates the power of music as therapy to bridge generations, soothe chronic pain and assist in the treatment of dementia and stroke.
Pauline wrote a song for her friend Colleen, whose stroke had left her unable to recognise many of those around her. During one weekly visit, Colleen suddenly stirred, scrutinised Pauline’s face and in a clear voice said, “It’s you, it’s you, it’s you.”
“I realised I had witnessed an extraordinary shift in her: she was present to me in the music, then was gone when it ceased. Something bigger than us had happened”.
Testimonial
In September 2020, I was working with my team, preparing for the Launch of “My Music Ignites my Soul”. I spent hours printing material and often needed help with my computer and printer. Jack, my skilled technician, from China, was always on call.
One day he asked what I was working on. I told him of my passion saying I wanted, “My music ignites my soul,” to be International, including in his country. He listened carefully and thanked me for the information. A few months later I received this video from his home in China.
Pauline Grogan
A personal road to resilience through music after life-changing injuries.
Buy using QR code
Compelling, shocking and full of wisdom, “miss adventure” is Pauline Grogan’s extraordinary life story.
Despite being trapped in a body tormented by chronic neuropathic pain, Pauline’s deep belief in affecting positive change for others is woven throughout her story, as she connects with taxi drivers, medical specialists, neighbours, former students, old friends and mentors.
Miss adventure demonstrates the power of music as therapy to bridge generations, soothe chronic pain and assist in the treatment of dementia and stroke.
Pauline wrote a song for her friend Colleen, whose stroke had left her unable to recognise many of those around her. During one weekly visit, Colleen suddenly stirred, scrutinised Pauline’s face and in a clear voice said, “It’s you, it’s you, it’s you.”
“I realised I had witnessed an extraordinary shift in her: she was present to me in the music, then was gone when it ceased. Something bigger than us had happened”.
“The music of my lifetime has enabled me to endure physical, psychological and deep emotional pain.”
A message from her editor.
Also – The Radio New Zealand Interview: Healing Through Music
Testimonial
In September 2020, I was working with my team, preparing for the Launch of “My Music Ignites my Soul”. I spent hours printing material and often needed help with my computer and printer. Jack, my skilled technician, from China, was always on call.
One day he asked what I was working on. I told him of my passion saying I wanted, “My music ignites my soul,” to be International, including in his country. He listened carefully and thanked me for the information. A few months later I received this video from his home in China.
About Pauline
Author, Inspirational Speaker, Celebrant, Actress, Playwright.
On her 70th birthday 2015 Pauline launched her new book, “Songs of life” at the Pumphouse, Takapuna. The poems/songs cover significant life transitions and milestones. Ben Fernandez, jazz pianist and composer, worked in collaboration with her.
In her 60th year Pauline’s life story premiered as a One Woman Theatre play “500 Letters” at the Herald Theatre in Auckland. She had no background in theatre but performed in 56 centres around NZ to enthusiastic reviews.
Pauline Grogan
A personal road to resilience through music after life-changing injuries.
Compelling, shocking and full of wisdom, “miss adventure” is Pauline Grogan’s extraordinary life story.
Despite being trapped in a body tormented by chronic neuropathic pain, Pauline’s deep belief in affecting positive change for others is woven throughout her story, as she connects with taxi drivers, medical specialists, neighbours, former students, old friends and mentors.
Miss adventure demonstrates the power of music as therapy to bridge generations, soothe chronic pain and assist in the treatment of dementia and stroke.
Pauline wrote a song for her friend Colleen, whose stroke had left her unable to recognise many of those around her. During one weekly visit, Colleen suddenly stirred, scrutinised Pauline’s face and in a clear voice said, “It’s you, it’s you, it’s you.”
“I realised I had witnessed an extraordinary shift in her: she was present to me in the music, then was gone when it ceased. Something bigger than us had happened”.
Pauline talks about her experience of the power of Music
A Message from Pauline’s Editor
A Testimony
On her 70th birthday 2015 Pauline launched her new book, “Songs of life” at the Pumphouse, Takapuna. The poems/songs cover significant life transitions and milestones. Ben Fernandez, jazz pianist and composer, worked in collaboration with her.
In her 60th year Pauline’s life story premiered as a One Woman Theatre play “500 Letters” at the Herald Theatre in Auckland. She had no background in theatre but performed in 56 centres around NZ to enthusiastic reviews.
About Pauline
Pauline Grogan
Author, Inspirational Speaker, Celebrant, Actress, Playwright,
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