Ep. 181: Marty Ross-Dolen Illuminates a Legacy of Grief in "Always There, Always Gone."

About this episode

Marty Ross-Dolen discusses her memoir and the impact of generational trauma stemming from her grandparents' tragic loss.

Marty Ross-Dolen is truly magnificent, and I am so grateful to have had an hour of her time this week. Not only does she hold degrees from Wellesley College and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, she is a gorgeous, incredibly insightful author. Marty's writing delves into grief, memory, and the ripple effects of generational trauma. We discuss her maternal grandparents' legacy as the founders of the groundbreaking magazine, "Highlights for Children," and her memoir Always There, Always Gone, in which she weaves a lyrical, hybrid narrative reflecting on the devastating 1960 plane crash that claimed their lives. Her story explores how that loss deeply influenced her mother’s life—and, subsequently, her own. There is something for everyone, at every stage of grief, in this conversation. For more information on Marty, and to get your copy of "Always There, Always Gone," check out: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Marty-Ross-Dolen/234962242 and find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyrossdolen/ Thank you so much for listening! We would be so grateful if you would leave us a five-star rate and review wherever possible. Your support means the world.

People in this episode

Host: meghanrjarvis

Guest: Marty Ross-Dolen

Topics covered

• grief
• generational trauma
• memoir
• loss
• family legacy

Keywords

• grief
• memoir
• generational trauma
• loss
• family legacy
• Marty Ross-Dolen

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wellesley College, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Highlights for Children

Books & works: Always There, Always Gone

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