87 years old (Born on August 24, 1937)
Happy Birthday, Susan Sheehan! Pulitzer Prize winner and literary legend—your groundbreaking work "Is There No Place on Earth for Me?" still resonates deeply today. You've tackled complex human stories with grace, wit, and compassion; your insightful narratives in "Kate Quinton's Days," the compelling honesty of "A Welfare Mother," and vivid storytelling in "Ten Vietnamese" continue to inspire readers everywhere.On this special day, may you celebrate like a bestseller topping every chart—with cake as rich as your prose and laughter louder than critics' applause. Here's wishing you another year filled with brilliant insights—and perhaps fewer deadlines!