It's Just Cheeseburgers, Honey

“What a life! Judith Geller’s enchanting memoir is both colorful and poignant as she

chronicles her adventures with her beloved husband, Arnie. The affection is palpable,

and the reel of celebrities, fabulous locations, and intriguing circumstances which

populated their life will keep you fipping the pages. Their connection with the salvage

of artifacts from the Titanic is just the tip of the iceberg.”

-Anna Lee Huber, USA Today Bestselling Author

“Travel with Judy and Arnie on a grand adventure from Detroit’s Motown to the

1980’s rock ‘n’ roll scene and then across continents to learn the inside story of

the famous Titanic and Bodies exhibitions. It’s a wonderful ride.”

-Lisa Shulman, MD, Professor of Neurology, University of Maryland,

Author of Before and After Loss

“She’s a spirited Midwestern woman from a family of Christmas tree sellers

who falls-hard-for a larger-than-life Jewish man with a serious aversion to

vegetables. Their love story spans fty unforgettable years, wending through

chicken fat, zip codes, and even the Titanic.

Both hilarious and deeply touching, It’s Just Cheeseburgers, Honey is the tale

of a couple you’d wish you had dinner with thanks to Judy’s gift for storytelling.

Because sometimes, not ftting in is exactly where you’re meant to be.”

-Karen Summerfeld, Literary Editor

Judith B. Geller is a writer, storyteller, and lifelong observer of life’s quiet, revealing moments—the ones that, over time, turn out to matter most (even if they didn’t seem like much at the time). Her work is rooted in love, long marriage, loss, resilience, and the unexpected ways history has a habit of showing up right at the kitchen table.

She is the author of It’s Only Cheeseburgers, Honey: A Memoir of Love, Food, and the Titanic, a deeply personal, often humorous reflection on a fifty-year marriage shaped by music, devotion, and a shared fascination with the RMS Titanic. In her world, “cheeseburgers” are more than a meal—they are a philosophy: a reminder that nothing in life is too difficult to face, especially when taken one bite at a time (and preferably with a sense of humor… and maybe a nap afterward).

Judith previously authored Titanic: Women and Children First, one of the earliest books to focus on the passengers themselves, bringing to light the very human stories behind one of history’s most enduring tragedies—and reminding us that history is never just about events, but about people.

With a voice that is both candid and comforting, Judith writes for readers who appreciate honesty, heart, and a well-earned perspective—those who understand that the ordinary moments in life often hold the greatest meaning, and occasionally, the best stories (whether we meant to write them down or not).

Now in her eighties, she continues to write with clarity, humor, and grace, proving that it is never too late to reflect, to create, and to share a life well—and fully—lived. And if there’s one thing she’s learned, it’s that a good life—like a good story—includes a little love, a little chaos, and knowing when to just order the cheeseburger.

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