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Susan Abel Lieberman

I have been publishing books for over 30 years, and writing is clearly my addiction of choice, followed by reading. My books focus on different developmental stages, and all required interviewing. I so enjoy the kind of learning that provides. My last book, just out, is about what healthy people should be thinking about with regard to end-of-life.

I have a husband of 45 years I adore, two lovely sons, three degrees (includ. a Ph.D. in public policy), four careers (including teaching leadership and executive coaching), five grandchildren, experience living in seven cities, eight non-fiction books and, dozens of pounds gained, lost, gained over several decades.

I have spoken frequently over the years and enjoy it.

I am trained as a coach and as an interfaith minister and am certified in the Myers Briggs Type Instrument, Spiral Dynamics and Spiritual Intelligence. I am an ADEC recognized thantologist (which I joke means you get a skull and crossbones tattooed on your left thigh.)

I divide my time between Houston, TX and San Diego, CA.


“The golden rule says do unto others as you would have done unto you. The mother-in-law rule says do unto others as they would have done unto them.”
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“There are, I have discovered, ten commandments for mother-in-law. These rules are not mine. They come from mothers-in-law of every color, race, class, and disposition. Given the diversity of the women, the uniformity of opinion on this compels attention -- also discussion. Here are the ten most recommended rules:1. Keep your mouth shut.2. Keep your mouth shut.3. Keep your mouth shut.4. Keep your mouth shut.5. Keep your mouth shut.6. Keep your mouth shut.7. Keep your mouth shut.8. Keep your mouth shut.9. Keep your mouth shut.10. Keep your mouth shut.”
Susan Abel Lieberman
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