Living in the Shadow of the Freud Family

The memoir captures Esti Freud's harrowing escape from Nazi-occupied Paris with her daughter, Sophie, as they navigate the dangers of war. Written at age 79, Esti reflects on her life across three continents, marked by two world wars and the Holocaust. Sophie, drawing from her mother's memoir, family letters, and her own teenage diary, weaves a multi-faceted narrative that highlights their family's history and the broader context of the 20th century. This rich tapestry reveals personal and historical insights from a renowned lineage.