The Undertow of Grief: Navigating Intergenerational Trauma
“The Undertow of Grief” is an honest and transparent look at generational trauma and the complicated relationship between mothers and daughters. When Audrey’s mother, one of the youngest children to survive Auschwitz, committed suicide, Audrey began to examine how this profound, life altering event, affected her and her daughter. With brutal candor, reflection and humor, she shares the journey in the hopes of helping others on their path to acceptance.Audrey is the founder of OverCat, a communications and influencer agency. She has consulted for numerous high-profile brands including Victoria’s Secret, Crate and Barrel, Longines and Estee Lauder, as well as campaigns for Jennifer Lawrence, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katy Perry, and Jennifer Lopez. Audrey was named a top Public Relations executive by Cosmetics Magazine. She lives in Ontario.
Reviews
"This is not a tale of tidy healing, but a fearless excavation of what it means to live, grieve, and keep moving forward. Hyams Romoff writes with the precision of a publicist and the vulnerability of a survivor-each page both polished and painfully true. The result is a memoir that burns with honesty, but glimmers with hope."
-CANREADS Book Review
"Startlingly compelling . . . a powerful and emotional work."
-Kirkus Book Review
"Brave, pure, and unflinching, The Ripple Eclipse, is a rare love letter to the secrets we all bury within. Where generational pain is not hidden-but honoured, understood, and transformed. Audrey Hyams Romoff offers an invitation to confront the past with compassion and humour by providing a map towards self-discovery and liberation. A necessary read for anyone carrying the weight of what came before."
-Amanda Brugel, actor
"A deeply honest and reflective memoir, this book explores the intergenerational transmission of trauma. The author examines the painful legacy of her family's Holocaust survival and the invisible wounds that shaped her upbringing. As she navigates her healing journey, she faces the enduring impact of the past with courage and resilience, ultimately fostering hope for herself and for future generations."
-Simone Levey, Ph.D., C. Psych, Co-Founder of RENNI
"An honest look at generational trauma and monumental grief. Eloquently written and full of heart, it details her experiences moving through more loss than one person should ever have to bear. Audrey's words are introspective, but she manages to weave in enough humour to walk us through her most painful memories, making this a deeply personal and beautiful memoir. I think the world needs this book more than it knows. I am a more compassionate person for having read it and will be encouraging everyone I know to do the same."
-Sara Waisglass, actor