writer. nature lover. gentleness advocate
Alison von Rosenvinge is a critically acclaimed suspense novelist, attorney and international relations scholar. She’s also a lifelong self-help junkie. Before becoming a writer, Alison married her college sweetheart, got a Ph.D. in political science and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania, gave birth to two remarkable human beings (now making their own way in the world), worked for an international law firm, freelanced in white collar criminal defense, and spent a year as a legal scholar in residence. Alison is a member of Mystery Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, and is past president of the New York Chapter of Sisters in Crime.
Before living gently, Alison’s approach to life was anything but gentle. She believed that the only way to become a better version of herself was to set ambitious goals, follow punishing daily routines, and then berate herself for the shortcomings that inevitably followed. Ice-cold showers, days of intermittent fasting, lying on a bed of nails? Yes! Okay, she’s only tried the first two, but you get the idea.
Then, after a face plant epiphany (literally: chin on floor), she decided to spend a year centering gentleness in every aspect of her life which led her to write The Art of Living Gently: 28 Simple and Effective Practices for Reconnecting with Your Kinder Wiser Self.
She hopes that by sharing what she discovered during her journey, others will also consider how living gently can transform their lives – and our world – for the better.