''Angels in My Hair'' is an autobiographical

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written by

Lorna Byrne Lorna Byrne (born 25 March 1953) is an Irish author and peace ambassador. She is best known for her bestselling memoir, ''Angels in My Hair'' (2008). ''A Message of Hope from the Angels'' (2012) and ''Love from Heaven'' (2014) debuted at No. 1 o ...

about her communication with spiritual beings like Angels, souls and God. It is based in Ireland and was published in 2008 by

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Reception

''Angels in My Hair'' is a ''Sunday Times'' bestseller and spent 21 weeks at number one in Ireland and has attracted mainly positive reviews. Michelle Stanistreet of the ''Sunday Express'' wrote: "Lorna is extraordinary. Whether or not her angels are real." The ''

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'' said: "She is, it has to be said, an unusual person, with a calm and peaceful presence. Spending time with her is both challenging and inspirational." ''

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'' in September 2010 asked whether Byrne was responsible for the significant increase in people in Britain who believed in angels - up from 29% to 46%. ''Angels in My Hair'' is translated into 21 languages and published in 47 countries and has sold over half a million copies worldwide. According to

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, the book is held in over 150 libraries. She has appeared on television programmes including '' BBC Sunday morning live'',

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'' The Late Late show'' and '' Ireland AM''. Lorna Byrne has been extensively interviewed about ''Angels in My Hair'' by amongst others

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'' Beyond Belief'', BBC Radio 2 ''

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'', by George Noory for Coast to Coast AM. Newspapers and magazines who have featured Lorna Byrne include ''

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''. Lorna's other books include ''Stairways to Heaven'' and ''A Message of Hope from the Angels'', which was a ''Sunday Times'' Number One Bestseller. Both published by Coronet.

References

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