Susan Lukas

Born	October 19, 1940 Chicago, IL, U.S.
Died	April 5, 2008 (aged 67) Sparkill, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Writer, psychotherapist
Alma mater	UCLA (B.A.) Hunter College School of Social Work (CSW)
Notable works	Where to Start and What to Ask
Spouse	Christopher Lukas
Relatives	Megan Lukas (daughter)     Gabriela Lukas (daughter)

Susan Lukas is an American writer known for her books centered on female characters.

Early life and education

Born to Hugo and Rose Ries in Evanston, Illinois, Lukas went to Beverly Hills High School and then graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles where she majored in philosophy. ^[1]

Career

Lukas is known for her writings. ^[2] In addition to writing books, Lukas worked as a film critic for KCBS (AM). ^[1]

The first of her three novels, Fat Emily, ^[3] was published in 1974. Stereopticon, ^[4] the second, was published in 1978. She then worked as the ombudsman for Westchester County, New York, government. And in 1981, her third novel Morgana's Fault ^[5] was published.

In the 1980’s, Lukas attended the Hunter College School of Social Work, then went on to practice psychotherapy in New York City and Nyack, NY. She wrote a book, WHERE TO START AND WHAT TO ASK, which was published by W.W. Norton. One social work journal reviewer wrote:

“Susan Lukas has written a most useful book for the new social worker, therapist, or case worker, a handbook for interviewing new clients . Frankly, this book could serve as a textbook in introductory social work, social service, or therapy classes. A careful reading should help the beginning social worker or therapist develop skills needed to better serve the client’s interests.”  ^[6]

Personal life

In 1962 she married television producer Christopher Lukas in Los Angeles. The couple had two children and lived in multiple places including New York City, London, and San Francisco. ^[2]

References

1. Hamilton, Mildred (1975-07-07). "The dilemma Susan faces in her 30s". The San Francisco Examiner. p. 24. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
2. McKinney, Joan (1975-07-03). "She zeros in on the 'perfect wife'". Oakland Tribune. p. 41. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
3. Reviews of Fat Emily
   • Broyard, Anatole (February 1, 1974). "Books of the Times". The New York Times.
   • Levin, Martin (1974-04-07). "New & Nover". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved 2025-01-22.
   • Henriksen, Joan (1974-04-14). "Rites of passage to womanhood". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. 48. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
4. Reviews of Stereopticon
   • "Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus. July 1, 1978.
   • Pomada, Elizabeth (1975-08-31). "A haunting portrait in a collection of new fiction". The San Francisco Examiner. p. 180. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
   • Rowan, Diana (1975-09-06). "Woman as the protagonist". The Grand Island Independent. p. 52. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
5. Reviews of Morgana's Fault
   • Quammen, David (August 9, 1981). "Four Novels". The New York Times.
   • Leitch, Monty S. (1981-12-13). "Morgana's Fault". The Roanoke Times. p. 78. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
   • Rosenblum, Helen Faye (1981-09-27). "Susan Lukas writes a story of survival". The Plain Dealer. p. 115. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
6. Curtis, John (1995). "Review of WHERE TO START AND WHAT TO ASK". Curtis, JOHN H. Journal of Comparative Family Studies. 26 (2): 308–09. JSTOR   41602403 – via JSTOR.