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Peace Pilgrim (July 18, 1908 – July 7, 1981), born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American spiritual teacher, mystic, pacifist, vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season.
- Mildred Lisette Norman, July 18, 1908, Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, U.S.
- www.peacepilgrim.org
- July 7, 1981 (aged 72), Knox, Indiana, U.S.
Born Mildred Lisette Norman on July 18, 1908, Peace Pilgrim grew up among a close-knit extended family on a poultry farm in Egg Harbor City, NJ. After enjoying the "flapper" era as a young woman, her inner compass slowly moved toward seeking a greater purpose. Following an unhappy marriage, she embarked on a personal transition that culminated ...
This online presentation by writer Merry Brennan highlights Peace Pilgrim’s early years, her 15-year preparation, her 28-year pilgrimage, and the continuing impact her words have had since her “glorious transition to a freer life.”. The recording includes questions and comments by attendees.
“ This is the way of peace: Overcome evil with good, falsehood with truth, and hatred with love. 1954: Completes 45-day fast. 1955: Begins second pilgrimage from San Francisco, CA. Walks at least 100 miles in each state, visiting each state capital. Also walks in Mexico and Canada.
Una transcripción de una conversación de 1964 con Peace Pilgrim de una transmisión de la radio KPFK en Los Ángeles se publicó como "Pasos hacia la paz interior". Dejó de contar millas ese año, después de haber caminado más de 40.000 kilómetros por la paz.
1 de ene. de 2013 · On Jan. 1, 1953, Mildred Norman gave up her name — and possessions — to become Peace Pilgrim. She walked across the U.S. and Canada for 28 years, subsisting on handouts from strangers to ...
Peace Pilgrim: Her Astonishing Spiritual Journey from 1920s Flapper to 1950s Activist – Later Bloomer. There was nothing remarkable about Mildred Norman at first. You’d never guess that, at 45, she’d give away all her possessions, don a tunic emblazoned Peace Pilgrim, and walk the U.S. for 28 years preaching nonviolence.
