Diane Stein

Diane Stein is the author of more than two dozen books on spirituality, psychic techniques, metaphysics, healing and Reiki, natural remedies for people and pets, crystals and gemstones, and karma. Her best-selling book Essential Reiki sold more than 300,000 copies. Born in Pittsburgh, Penn., in 1948, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and English Literature from Duquesne University (1970) and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the University of Pittsburgh (1972). She has studied healing and psychic work for more than 20 years. Her first book was the groundbreaking The Kwan Yin Book of Changes (1985, also published as A Woman’s I Ching). She makes Goddess talisman bead jewelry of all-natural stones. Diane lives with her dogs and garden in Florida, as quietly and privately as possible.