Deborah Szekely

Deborah Szekely
Szekely in 2021
Born
Deborah Shainman

(1922-05-03) May 3, 1922 (age 102)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationWriter
Notable workCooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta
Spouse
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(m. 1939; div. 1970)​
Children2

Deborah Szekely (née Shainman, born May 3, 1922) is an American activist, philanthropist, and cookbook writer active in Southern California. She was named the "Godmother of Wellness" by the Huffington Post.[1] Szekely founded the New Americans Museum in Liberty Station.[2] She is a pescetarian and advocate of plant-based nutrition.[3][4]

  1. ^ Brenoff, Ann (3 May 2012). "Happy Birthday Deborah Szekely, Godmother Of The Wellness Movement". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  2. ^ Jennewein, Chris (1 April 2016). "San Diego Welcomes 47 Youths as Citizens in Unique Ceremony". Times of San Diego. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  3. ^ Onque, Renée (2024). "At 102 years old, I still help run my business: Here are my 3 daily practices for a happy and healthy life". CNBC.
  4. ^ Serohina, Kateryna (2024). "102-year-old woman reveals three habits for healthy and happy life". RBC-Ukraine.