Elizabeth Berg

Elizabeth Berg is an American novelist and former registered nurse, born on December 2, 1948. She is known for her character-focused stories about family life and personal change. Her work has been recognized by the American Library Association and she has been a New York Times bestselling author multiple times. Berg's debut novel, "Durable Goods," was published in 1993. Her novel "Open House" was selected for Oprah's Book Club in 2000. Before becoming a full-time writer, Berg worked as a registered nurse for ten years, an experience that she states taught her a lot about human nature and relationships. She is the founder of the literary series "Writing Matters."