Author Talk with Lisa Barr, author of The Goddess of Warsaw

Join us for an evening with author Lisa Barr as she discusses her newest book, The Goddess of Warsaw.

The Goddess Of Warsaw is an enthralling tale of a legendary Hollywood screen goddess with a dark secret about her life in the Warsaw Ghetto. When the famous actress is threatened by someone from her past, she must put her skills into play to protect herself, her illustrious career, and those she loves, then and now. A gripping page-turner of one of history’s most heroic uprisings and an actress whose personal war never ends, The Goddess Of Warsaw is filled with secrets, lies, twists and turns, and a burning pursuit of justice no matter the cost.

Lisa Barr is the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of WOMAN ON FIRE, THE UNBREAKABLES, and the award-winning historical thriller FUGITIVE COLORS. Her latest historical thriller – THE GODDESS OF WARSAW — debuted on May 28, 2024. In addition, Lisa served as an editor for The Jerusalem Post, managing editor of Today’s Chicago Woman, managing editor of Moment magazine, and as an editor/reporter for the Chicago Sun-Times. Among the highlights of her career, Lisa covered the famous “handshake” between the late Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the late PLO leader Yasser Arafat, and President Bill Clinton at the White House.

The Diane and Barry Wilen Book Festival showcases a diverse range of genres, engaging panels, and book signings from renowned and emerging authors. Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just discovering the joy of books, the Wilen Book Festival offers something for everyone. All book events will be held in the Orlove Auditorium located at the David Posnack JCC.