Richard Turner
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“The words and images touched me at my soul” said the late Wayne Dyer in describing Richard’s first book I Can’t Always See My Path…but I Keep on Walking. You will be getting a sneak preview of his second book Sweet Crazy, Walking on the Edge, integrating poetry, photography and music.
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For all the accolades, Richard has had his share of challenges. He is indebted to the recovery and spiritual communities, as well as a team of medical professionals, as he takes the good fight to Parkinson’s disease.
Richard, at 87, has three living children, 13 grand and great grandchildren. He is urging them all to become park rangers instead of lawyers.
An accomplished writer and award-winning photographer, Richard Turner is a graduate of Stanford University and UC Berkeley School of Law. He practiced law for over 50 years, including counsel to Governor Ronald Reagan.
Richard, a published poet and fine art photographer, served as President of the Sacramento Fine Art Center. His work is featured in art galleries, public buildings and private collections He and his wife of 40 years, Prem, are profiled in the book The Third Act: Reinventing Your Next Chapter alongside Gloria Steinem, Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, and other notables, as people redefining their lives in inspiring ways. His journey is also the subject of an online AARP video.