Marsha Nixon Powell’s New Book, I’m the Healthiest Sick Person I Know
2 min readPhiladelphia, PA, August 03, 2024 –Fulton Books author Marsha Nixon Powell, who works as a behavioral health technician in the Philadelphia School system, has completed her most recent book “I’m the Healthiest Sick Person I Know”: a gripping journey of resilience and empowerment that draws upon the author’s experiences as a cancer survivor to offers a beacon of hope to those facing chronic illness and adversity.
A Philadelphia native, author Marsha Nixon Powell is a longtime cancer survivor, as well as a former business owner currently residing in Northeast Philadelphia with her family. She also works as a home caregiver for senior citizens in the Philadelphia and Bucks County areas and is an inspiration to those who know her. In spite of her many ailments and chronic conditions, the author continues to learn and develop new leadership and professional skills and is still going strong at seventy-four years of age.
As a twenty-five-plus-year cancer survivor, Marsha knows firsthand the toll that chronic illness can take on the body, mind, and spirit. Yet, despite her medical struggles and trials, she remains steadfast in her commitment to living life to the fullest and inspiring others to do the same. Through “I’m the Healthiest Sick Person I Know,” Marsha shares her journey of resilience and hope, exploring how even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light.
“In spite of my many medical conditions, I remain positive and surround myself with loving and supportive family and friends,” writes Marsha. “Sometimes, it is difficult to do, but I attempt to exercise daily, along with receiving encouragement from my friends.”