David Coory

Family Background

Born in 1946 in Wellington, New Zealand, David Coory hails from a rich heritage, with a father of Christian Lebanese descent and a mother of Scottish and Welsh ancestry. His early childhood unfolded on the rugged West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island before the family settled back in the Wellington area, where his father managed a small dairy farm. David attended St Bernard’s Catholic College in Lower Hutt, laying the foundation for his lifelong curiosity and discipline.

Early Career

David’s early professional life began in office administration, working in industries as diverse as women’s clothing manufacturing, photography, and automotive. In his early twenties, after marrying Marie Pearson, of Swedish and English descent, he transformed his teenage passion for car renovation into a thriving business as a self-employed car spraypainter and renovator. Despite his hands-on trade, David remained a voracious reader of non-fiction and fine literature. Relocating his growing family to Tauranga in the sunny Bay of Plenty, he spent 15 successful years running his car renovation business while raising six children—four boys and two girls—with Marie. During this time, he also served eight years as a lay pastor in a local Christian church, deepening his commitment to community and faith.

Career as a Writer – First Book

Feeling unfulfilled by his trade, David closed his car renovation business and ventured into property development. Finding it spiritually unsatisfying, he channeled his expertise into writing, publishing Spraypainting and Panelbeating for the NZ Home Handyman. This practical guide, now out of print, sold 16,000 copies in the 1980s, a time when cars in New Zealand were costly and prone to rust. A companion two-hour video further amplified its success.

Breakthrough Book – Stay Healthy by Supplying What’s Lacking in Your Diet

A pivotal moment came in 1982 when David’s father suffered a serious heart attack at 66, prompting David, then 35, to dive into natural health research. Over five years, he explored nutrition and wellness, experimenting on himself and sharing insights with his baby boomer peers. The result was NZ Nutrition and Your Health (1988), later rebranded as Stay Healthy by Supplying What’s Lacking in Your Diet. This accessible, practical guide became New Zealand’s top-selling health book, with over 98,000 copies sold. Published through David’s Zealand Publishing House and now distributed by Health House, managed by his eldest son, Mike Coory, the book’s 11th edition (2021) reflects years of refined research. It empowers readers to address health issues by identifying and supplementing dietary deficiencies, particularly in minerals and vitamins, and decoding food additive numbers. Readers consistently praise its utility, clarity, and life-changing impact.

Secrets of Fascinating Womanhood

David’s versatility shines in Secrets of Fascinating Womanhood, a self-help workbook inspired by Helen Andelin’s renowned marriage course. The book, a heartfelt narrative of a woman named Angela saving her marriage through timeless feminine principles, became a bestseller in New Zealand and sparked a 60 Minutes documentary. Available globally as a Kindle book, paperback, and Spanish edition on Amazon, it has transformed countless marriages, with readers reporting rekindled relationships and even reconciliations after divorce.

The Condensed Bible

David’s 15-year labor of love, The Condensed Bible, distills the traditional Bible to half its length while preserving all its books, stories, parables, and prophecies. Designed for truth-seekers daunted by the Bible’s complexity, it features clear prose, engaging footnotes, maps, and hundreds of photographs. “I’ve done everything I can as a writer to make this Bible clear and never boring,” David says. Reader feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and a new enhanced edition is slated for August 2025.

Cure ADHD and Allergies with the Feingold Diet

Co-authored with the late Brenda Sampson, who led the Wellington Hyperactivity Association for 20 years, David’s forthcoming book (late 2025) explores the globally acclaimed Feingold Diet. Developed by Dr. Benjamin Feingold, this diet has helped countless children and adults overcome ADHD and allergies. The book blends practical guidance with inspiring success stories and David’s extensive natural health expertise.

Latest Book – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the 1000 Year Millennium

David’s most ambitious work, set for release in August 2025, is The Second Coming of Jesus Christ and the 1000 Year Millennium. This unique book compiles prophecies and revelations from five sacred texts—the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price—presented in chronological order and color-coded by source. It vividly explores humanity’s premortal origins, Jesus’s teachings, and future events, including the Last Days, the Great Tribulation, the rise of the Antichrist, and the Second Coming. David’s meticulous approach offers readers clarity on life’s deepest questions: where we come from, why we’re here, and what lies ahead.

Other Works

David’s diverse bibliography includes co-authored titles such as New Zealand’s Greatest Doctor – Ulric Williams, Colostrum – Life’s First Food, Everything You Need to Know About Colloidal Silver, Heal Your Eye Problems with Herbs, Minerals and Vitamins, Is Your pH Healthy?, and More Profitable Farming. Each reflects his passion for practical, transformative knowledge.

Current Life

Now 79, David resides in Tauranga, New Zealand, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. His Lebanese heritage, shared with literary giant Kahlil Gibran, fuels his lifelong love of writing and research. Active in his faith and health advocacy, David continues to inspire through his work, blending practical wisdom with spiritual insight.