"There I was, waiting, afraid I'd never experience the kind of joy yet to come, but hoping for it just the same." ― Elizabeth Berg From Elizabeth Berg Author Added on 1/31/2026 About Elizabeth Berg Elizabeth Berg is an American novelist and short-story writer known for character-driven fiction such as Open House and Talk Before Sleep. Her books have appeared on major U.S. bestseller lists. Born: 1948-12-02 View all quotes from Elizabeth Berg