In a world that can feel shaky and uncertain at times, one fact holds true:
nobody gets anywhere alone.
The Book “Pancakes for Roger”
In Pancakes for Roger: A Mentorship Guide for Slaying Dragons — a series of quick, straightforward snapshots delivered with no fluff and a whole lot of heart — Susan L. Combs offers lessons from her father, Roger, and others so that you can lean on them, too, as you set out to slay your own dragons.
Susan L. Combs has learned the lesson, “nobody gets anywhere alone” many times over, and she’s held onto the advice that has guided her on her journey—one that’s taken her from a tiny town in Missouri to the hustle of New York City.
She’s faced immense grief and fostered immense growth, personally and professionally. Through it all, she leaned on guidance from mentors in her life.
One of those key mentors was her father, Roger. He wore many hats: as a judge, a veteran and Two-Star Major General, a leader in his community, a loving husband . . . and, as we learn in this book, one hell of a dad.
Though he passed away in 2018, his legacy lives on in Pancakes for Roger and beyond, as a portion of the proceeds from this book benefits the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic in his honor.
“During the course of our busy lives, it’s far too easy to take our friends and loved ones for granted. This book, in the form of a love letter from a daughter to her dad, is a timely nudge to slow down and enjoy the little things.
Filled with funny aphorisms, heartfelt stories, and plenty of sound advice, it’s a wonderful reminder to never forget the parts of life that matter most.”
— Paul Wilson Editor-in-Chief, BenefitsPRO
About Susan
Susan L. Combs, author and founder of “Pancakes for Roger,” is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City.
Susan started the company at twenty-six years old with a drive to “Do more, better.” This internal mantra has resulted in numerous successes and firsts, like being named the youngest National President in the over eighty-five-year history of Women in Insurance & Financial Services (WIFS) and the first female Broker of the Year winner for BenefitsPro.
Susan is “a Missouri girl in a New York world,” and it’s the lessons she learned during her Midwestern upbringing and two-plus decades in New York City that is the basis of this book.
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What People Are Saying
“I never met Roger, I wish that I had, but I know Roger. From hearing stories Susan tells to reading this book, I know him very well. These are many of the same lessons I learned as a new lieutenant in the US Marine Corps and that I passed on as an old greybeard nearing retirement. I also wish that I had this book as a young father. I did not pass on these lessons to my girls nearly as eloquently as Roger did. Semper Fi, Give A Shit!”
— Aaron Eckerberg, LtCol, USMC Ret, Purple Fox 2008-2010
“Susan is phenomenal, the mark and learnings from her dad are truly the perspectives you'd hope to have after living a very full life. We need more books like Pancakes for Roger in this world. I'm hooked on the Syrup and definitely recommend buying this book!”
— Morgan Mitchell, Mentee & Breast Cancer Advocate
“Pancakes for Roger serves up much more than a hearty breakfast. It's the advice we may need to hear - in good times and bad - told from the perspective of a man who accomplished so much in life serving his country in war and serving his state as a judge. You'll find stories that will move you to be your best and to be the positive influence your family and friends need as well.”