Martha Freud

Martha Bernays navigated the complexities of her identity as a traditional Jewish woman married to the revolutionary thinker Sigmund Freud. The narrative explores her tumultuous engagement, familial opposition, and the challenges of raising six children in a secular household. It delves into her emotional landscape, revealing her struggles and resilience while living alongside a man whose groundbreaking ideas transformed perceptions of human sexuality. Through Martha's story, the book sheds light on the personal sacrifices and societal expectations faced by women of her time.