Madalyn Aslan to do and the scene was re-written. She taught at New York University for three years, teaching Palmistry 101 in her English classes upon approval from her department. Channel 9 did a news story on this, as it was considered controversial at the time. Helen Gurley Brown was an early supporter of her astrology work. A decade after Madalyn declined her offer to be "Cosmopolitan" astrologer, choosing "Redbook" instead, Helen Gurley Brown wrote to her publisher: “Madalyn is astonishing! A treasure. I’m all for self-improvement, and helping others get on with it — BEAUTIFUL!!” She had an adopted sister, Cathy
Gurley Historic District Gurley Historic District The Gurley Historic District is a historic district in Gurley, Alabama. The town was originally the plantation of John Gurley, who came to Madison County from North Carolina in the 1830s. In 1857, the Memphis and Charleston Railroad built its line through the property, and Gurley constructed a water tank to service the line's locomotives. A post office was established in 1866, at which time only a few families lived in the area. The town incorporated in 1890, and the population immediately began to grow. Industry was attracted to the area by its abundance of lumber; many