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Listed as:

Creative Nonfiction Writer, Poet

Email:

gsarnat@aol.com

Bio:

Gerard Sarnat is the author of four collections: HOMELESS CHRONICLES from Abraham to Burning Man (2010), Disputes (2012), 17s (2014) & Melting The Ice King (2016). Work from Ice King was accepted by over 70 magazines, including Gargoyle & Lowestoft Chronicle & The American Journal of Poetry, & featured in Songs of Eretz Poetry Review, Avocet, LEVELER, tNY, StepAway, Bywords & Floor Plan. For Huffington Post & other reviews, reading dates, publications, interviews & more, visit GerardSarnat.com.

Harvard & Stanford educated, Gerry’s spent time in jails as a physician & social justice protestor, built & staffed clinics for the marginalized, been a CEO of healthcare organizations & Stanford Medical School professor. Sarnat's been a member of the US’s longest-running Jewish-Palestinian dialogue group & served on the New Israel Fund international board. Married since 1969, he & his wife have three children & four grandkids.

Gives readings:

Yes

Travels for readings:

Yes

In which languages are you fluent?:

English

Born in:

St. Louis

Raised in:

Chicago, IL

Illinois

Website:

https://gerardsarnat.com [2]

Prizes won:

The Dorfman Poetry Prize, 2008, New York.

First Place Award, 2008, Poetry in the Arts, Texas Poetry Society.

Prefers to work with:

Homelessness