Nevill Drury
Journalist and publisher, authoring 'Minds in the Making'
Born
October 1st, 1947
77 years ago
Died
October 15th, 2013
11 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Australia
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Born in 1947, a journalist and publisher contributed to various media outlets and authored several influential books on consciousness, history, and spirituality. Established a prominent profile in the field of metaphysical studies and explored topics related to personal and collective transformation. Worked extensively to promote awareness around alternative perspectives and healing practices. Contributed to the Australian publishing landscape, fostering discourse in societal and cultural contexts.
Authored 'Minds in the Making'
Published works on consciousness and history
Contributed to Australian media outlets
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