Death is terrifying because it is so ordinary. It happens all the time.

Susan Cheever

About Susan Cheever

Portrait of Susan Cheever

Susan Cheever (born July 31, 1943) is an American author and a prize-winning best-selling writer well known for her memoir, her writing about alcoholism, and her intimate understanding of American history. She is a recipient of the PEN New England Award. She currently teaches in the MFA program at The...