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Survivor Cafe Lib/E: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory
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Published January 2, 2018
About the author
Elizabeth Rosner
16 books141 followersElizabeth's newest book, "THIRD EAR: Reflections on the Art and Science of Listening," was published by Counterpoint Press in September 2024. Like her previous book, it's a hybrid of memoir and interdisciplinary research. "SURVIVOR CAFE: The Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory" (Counterpoint 2017) features a compelling blend of personal narrative, interviews, and extensive research about the inter-generational aftermath of war, genocide, and violence. It was selected as a finalist for a National Jewish Book Award, and Rosner has been interviewed on NPR's "All Things Considered" as well as in The New York Times.
Ms. Rosner is also the award-winning author of three novels: THE SPEED OF LIGHT, BLUE NUDE, and ELECTRIC CITY. The Speed of Light was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Harold U. Ribalow Prize and the Prix France Bleu Gironde; it was short-listed for the prestigious Prix Femina and selected for the Great Lakes Colleges New Writers Award. The novel has been translated into nine languages. BLUE NUDE was named one of the best books of 2006 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Her third novel ELECTRIC CITY was published by Counterpoint in October 2014, and named one of the best books of the year by National Public Radio. Her full-length poetry collection GRAVITY was recently reissued by Counterpoint Press in March 2026.
Elizabeth's writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Elle, The Forward, the Huffington Post, and several anthologies.
In addition to her life as an author, Elizabeth taught literature and creative writing at the college level for three decades. She continues to lead workshops and seminars at retreat centers and universities throughout the U.S. and internationally. She lives in Berkeley, CA.
Ms. Rosner is also the award-winning author of three novels: THE SPEED OF LIGHT, BLUE NUDE, and ELECTRIC CITY. The Speed of Light was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Harold U. Ribalow Prize and the Prix France Bleu Gironde; it was short-listed for the prestigious Prix Femina and selected for the Great Lakes Colleges New Writers Award. The novel has been translated into nine languages. BLUE NUDE was named one of the best books of 2006 by the San Francisco Chronicle. Her third novel ELECTRIC CITY was published by Counterpoint in October 2014, and named one of the best books of the year by National Public Radio. Her full-length poetry collection GRAVITY was recently reissued by Counterpoint Press in March 2026.
Elizabeth's writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Elle, The Forward, the Huffington Post, and several anthologies.
In addition to her life as an author, Elizabeth taught literature and creative writing at the college level for three decades. She continues to lead workshops and seminars at retreat centers and universities throughout the U.S. and internationally. She lives in Berkeley, CA.
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