Who is the author and why did she write the book?

Born in Chicago in 1964, the author lived on the northwest side and attended local schools. She was sexually abused just two months shy of her third birthday by a 16 year old neighbor. She was just a skinny little girl, with short blonde hair, wearing a yellow dress, not even three. She was also oblivious to any kind of danger, because she was playing three houses down with her friends in the front yard as she always did. The predator chose a concrete hall way entrance to his basement to abuse her. She was so small, so helpless. The concrete walls towered over her, without possibility of escape—much like the maze on the cover of her book!

Susan unknowingly buried this event within herself. She grew up and even went on to receive a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Arizona State University.

Susan then worked as an advocate for people with disabilities, in the area of Child Protective Services, followed by service in the Department of Developmental Disabilities. She seemed to be searching for a means by which she could release the pain that she had bottled up inside her. By helping others, she was helping herself.

In 1991 Susan had her awakening…now it was time to get on the path out of Fear and toward Love. Susan worked in the area of counseling for a while, but found traditional counseling to be ineffective in many circumstances. She wanted to better understand the link between the spirit, mind and body.

She found the most helpful results after becoming a Neuro-Physical Reprogramming (N.P.R.) practitioner in 1999, a Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) practitioner in 2001 and certified in Psych-K, (Psychological Kinesiology created by Rob Williams) and has been a practitioner since 2004.

Armed with the knowledge in psychology, counseling and social work, as well as certifications in N.P.R., B.E.S.T. and Psych-K, Susan now works to heal physical as well as deep rooted emotional issues with herself and others.

Susan’s many years of study and pursuit of spiritual growth and learning are featured in her writing. One of her goals is to help the universe be a better place. Her belief is the more individuals feel love for themselves, the universe naturally becomes a better place. We are all connected.

Why is Susan the person to write this book and for whom did she write it?

The Journey From Fear to Love is Shorter than You Think is intended to describe the awakening into life which occurred for Susan after her horrific childhood experience. Susan wants to share how she overcame the mental, physical and spiritual effects that had rooted themselves deep into her being without her conscious awareness. She goes on to explain the steps she took, and that everyone can take to get “present and focused”. The Journey From Fear to Love is Shorter than You Think is for anyone who wants to become awake/aware, clear and empowered. Susan wrote her book for anyone who is ready to be completely accountable for their life, stop being a victim, use no more excuses and remember their power to take charge of their life. Susan’s book is for the reader who wants to know they hold the power to improve their life.

How is Susan’s book is different from other books?:

Susan’s book is several conversations over lunch with a friend. It is easy to read and relate to. The author and reader are equals and as the reader delves further they realize for themselves they too hold the same power as the author (and everyone else) to change their life as the author did. The reader is uplifted and inspired as the author becomes their personal cheerleader and shares personal “happy endings” with the reader. Humor is used throughout to ease the reader into an honest look at what they are doing or not doing to create the life they currently have.

Susan’s book simplifies what so many others have made very complicated. There is never a reason for the reader to doubt their ability to have a wonderful and “fantabulous” life. There are no tricks or difficult feats to perform. Tickets to far away places are unnecessary. You don’t even have to leave your home or family or friends. Even with all the people who are “the problem” right in front of your face - the inspiration from Susan’s book shows how your life can be magnificent.

Everything the reader needs they already have. No new ingredients are necessary, just a breathing human being will suffice. No need to have a crisis before reading Susan’s book. Even if life is really good there is much to be gained from reading this little gem of a book. It is a wonderful reminder to all of just how powerful and wonderful we all are, have always been and will always be.

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Susan D. Wedgewood-Goudy, MSW Biography

Susan’s many years of study and pursuit of spiritual growth and learning are featured in her writing. One of her goals is to help the universe be a better place.

She enjoys taking care of herself through exercise and nutrition, but most of all by spending lots of time with her family. She loves to be surrounded by love. Susan enjoys living in Colorado with her husband Ben and four beautiful children, Samantha, Steven, Alexander and Mariah.

Born in Chicago in 1964, the author lived on the northwest side and attended local schools. Susan later attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where focusing on Psychology and Social Work. After meeting her husband Ben, she transferred to Arizona State University where she completed both her Bachelor and Masters of Social Work.

Susan has worked as an advocate for people with disabilities, next in the area of Child Protective Services, followed by service in the Department of Developmental Disabilities. She resigned from these duties soon after the birth of her second child, Steven.

Susan dabbled in counseling for a while, but found traditional counseling to be ineffective in many circumstances. She wanted to better understand the link between the spirit, mind and body.

After becoming a Neuro-Physical Reprogramming (N.P.R.) practitioner in 1999, Susan continued to work with Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.) (founded by Dr. M. Ted Morter, Jr.) and became certified as a B.E.S.T. practitioner in 2001. Sue is also certified in a Psych-K, (Psychological Kinesiology created by Rob Williams) has been a practitioner since 2004. With strong background in psychology, counseling and social work, as well as certifications in N.P.R., B.E.S.T. and Psych-K, Susan works healing physical as well as deep rooted emotional issues.

Visit Susan's website www.susangoudy.com