Qesher Book Club: Fine, I'm a Terrible Person
Tue, Feb 17
|Webinar
Join us with Qesher for a discussion with Lisa F. Rosenberg on her mother-daughter novel, inspired by her Ladino-speaking Sephardic family from the island of Rhodes.
Time & Location
Feb 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Webinar
About the event
About the Talk
Fine, I'm a Terrible Person is a funny, tender contemporary mother–daughter novel by Lisa F. Rosenberg, inspired by her Ladino-speaking Sephardic family from the island of Rhodes. Rosenberg celebrates the rich culture of the Rhodeslis—their language, history, and unforgettable cuisine—bringing authenticity and affection to every page. Since its release, the book has received a Zibby Award, a Pencraft Award, and recognition from the Jewish Book Council for the 2025–2026 season.
In this talk, Rosenberg will discuss how this heritage shaped the novel and then introduce the story's humorous caper, in which 73-year-old Aurora and her estranged daughter, Leyla, embark on intersecting misadventures from Marin County to Los Angeles, colliding in a weekend of chaos, surprises, and unexpected healing.
You can read more and order the book here: https://lisafrosenberg.com/
About the Author
Lisa F. Rosenberg holds degrees from U.C. Berkeley, the Graduate Humanities program, and an MFA in…