Louise DeSalvo
Born in 1942
Louise A. DeSalvo is an American writer, editor, professor, and lecturer based in New Jersey.
Her work primarily focuses on Italian-American culture and Virginia Woolf scholarship.
DeSalvo teaches memoir writing at CUNY Hunter College's MFA Program in Creative Writing.
She has authored numerous books, including the award-winning memoir "Vertigo" and "Crazy in the Kitchen." As a Woolf scholar, DeSalvo has edited Woolf's works and written books exploring the author's life and writing.
Her popular guide "Writing as a Way of Healing" explores the transformative power of storytelling.
DeSalvo's extensive body of work spans multiple genres and subjects, reflecting her diverse interests and expertise.
