May 16, 2010
Move on Without Me
The Journal News
"Bedford Author shares experience as widow, how to 'Move On,'"
By: Sean Gorman

Bedford author shares experience as widow, how to 'Move On' Bedford resident Susan C. Beer's husband, Andrew, died in December 2008 at age 76 from a heart attack she said was caused by complications related to surgery. His death prompted Beer to write "Move On Without Me," a book that looks at widowhood and the lessons learned from the experience.

Although written for widows, Beer said in an e-mail, "Move on Without Me" is also applicable to women who are divorced or separated or to anyone else who has lost a partner.

Beer recently answered our questions about the book, which will be released later this month. Q: Why did you want to write "Move On Without Me"? A: As my husband's words encouraged and inspired me to move on, I hoped my positive approach to widowhood and sharing my experiences would help others to do so as well. My book isn't about grieving, family and finances,but about empowerment. Q: What message do you want people to get from reading your book? A: Life hasn't stopped because he passed. My belief is life continues and people have a choice whether to continue on positively or to be "woe is me" and focus on the past and what was. ... Either case is OK. It's their choice."Q: Where did the title of the book come from?