Estranged

In her memoir, Jessica Berger Gross shares her journey from a seemingly idyllic childhood in a Jewish family on Long Island to confronting the reality of years of abuse at the hands of her father. After making the difficult choice to sever ties with her toxic family at 28, she eventually finds happiness in Maine with her husband and son. Through her candid narrative, Jessica explores the complexities of her past, the challenges of breaking free from damaging patterns, and the empowering path she forges toward a fulfilling life on her own terms. Her story invites readers to reconsider the definitions of family and personal history.