Death Of Susan Jeffers
I only heard today that Susan Jeffers, best-selling author has died. Here is the official statement of her death.
We are very sad to inform you that Susan died in the early hours of Saturday, October, 27th. She had been ill with a rare form of cancer called cancer of unknown primary (CUP) for over three years. She died peacefully and without pain, with her immediate family by her bedside.
After many rejections from publishers and agents, her most popular work Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway was published in 1987, and became one of the biggest selling self-help books of all time.
She wrote about her breast cancer diagnosis and mastectomy, but hadn’t made her metastatic cancer common knowledge. Her husband, Mark Shelmerdine described metastatic cancer, as devastating for families and care-givers due to the uncertainty it caused through a long period of illness.
If Susan’s work had an influence on your life, you might like to contribute to her memorial page.
Oh I feel so sad…Susan gave us all such a gift in her writing.
I am very sad as well. She always spoke from the heart. and inspired so many of us around the world. We have a new angel watching over us. <3
Susan’s book had and continues to have a tremendous effect on my life. I have given this book as a gift for many years now. I wrote a guest post a few months ago about I am who I am because of the books I have read. Susan’s was top among them. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. The best way we can honor Susan is follow her sage advice.
So sad, inspiring woman. Love her work on moving from victimhood to creativity.
Hi Valerie, thanks for the comment.
Oh, I didn’t know of Susan. Have you written about her or her book before Marie? Well, it’s sad every time you hear about life lost to this nasty disease. When it’s ANYONE, but especially a young person. I will pick up the book after I’ve had a short break from reading about cancer (If that ever happens!). Thanks for sharing this and for pointing out Susan’s work.
Hi Rachel, I don’t think I have written about her books before..but I certainly found help in her feel the fear and do it anyway book – I would recommend you check it out.
I’m so sorry, Marie. Words fail me.x
R.I.P Susan Jeffers .. You will never be forgotten .. you have affected me a lot in my life by tour adorable effective writing .. although I didn’t c u or didn’t even expect to do so .. but you were always guiding me by your affirmations .. we r different .. we were far .. but I’m praying for you and always will do .. May Allah put his mercy upon you .. and let your writing be a guidance for everyone who is searching for a better life mode and a better psychological health. Thank You
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Susan Jeffers the queen of self-help. Her work helped me whan I was in need!! – Her work must live on!!
Hi Sandra, I believe her work will live on – that is the intention mentioned on her website with the announcement of her passing.