During Covid, depression increased exponentially among aging women. For many, including Joan Cusack Handler, quarantine precluded the preferred treatment of psychotherapy....
Handler writes the full orchestral score of what is female.
Laid forth in six sections, the poems speak of the transmigration of a woman–from an emotionally stifled...
A verse memoir that explores the anatomy of a marriage–underbelly and crown. A practicing psychotherapist and former marriage therapist herself, Handler unveils...
A memoir written in the voice of a twelve year old Irish Catholic girl living in the Bronx in 1954, Confessions recounts one year in the life of Joan, a very tall,...
Poet psychologist Joan Cusack Handler explores our most primitive and essential relationships – those with our parents – our aging parents – particularly the intense...
An anthology of poems & prose pieces, edited by Joan Cusack & Gabriel Cleveland. Founded twenty years ago by poet, memoirist, and clinical psychologist Joan...
Edited by Joan Cusack Handler, Foreword by Donald Hall
This book collects the poems of 24 prominent American poets selected to live in Robert Frost’s Franconia,...
About Joan
Joan Cusack Handler is a distinguished poet, novelist, and psychotherapist whose work delves into the intricate landscapes of human experience. Her writing, often raw and honest, explores themes of family dynamics, personal identity, spirituality, and the universal journey of life and loss.
Known for her evocative verse and poignant prose, Joan’s ability to weave personal narrative with broader existential questions resonates deeply with readers. Her contributions to contemporary literature have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated readership.