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- Elizabeth Berg’s writing career ignited with a winning essay in Parents magazine, leading to a series of popular and critically recognized novels since her 1993 breakthrough. Her works, often seen as highly emotionally charged, have not only captivated a vast audience but also garnered awards, including the 1997 New England Book Awards.
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Elizabeth Berg (born December 2, 1948) is an American novelist. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and lived in Boston prior to her residence in Chicago. She studied English and Humanities at the University of Minnesota, but later ended up with a nursing degree.
Before I became a writer, I was a registered nurse for ten years, and that was my “school” for writing—taking care of patients taught me a lot about human nature, about hope and fear and love and loss and regret and triumph and especially about relationships–all things that I tend to focus on in my work.
Jan 28, 2020 · Before writing, she was a registered nurse for 10 years, using her experiences of taking care of patients to learn more about human nature and translating that into her writing. Elizabeth will be the opening keynote speaker for the 2020 Let's Just Write! An Uncommon Writers Conference.
Berg's work has been translated into twenty-seven languages, and three of her novels have been turned into television movies. She is the founder of Writing Matters, a quality reading series dedicated to serving author, audience, and community.
Feb 12, 2010 · Elizabeth Berg’s real career highlight came long before Oprah came calling (though that was nice, too). Here’s why she says writing is the best kind of creative free fall. by Jessica Strawser
Oct 23, 2014 · Elizabeth Berg is the author of twenty novels, including Open House, which was an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Once Upon a Time, There Was You, The Last Time I Saw You, Home Safe, Dream When...
Writing Career. Elizabeth Berg’s writing career ignited with a winning essay in Parents magazine, leading to a series of popular and critically recognized novels since her 1993 breakthrough.
