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The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear
Based on the true life story of Elizabeth Packard, a mother and housewife whose husband feels increasingly threatened by her intelligence, independence, and unwillingness to be seen and not heard. It is 1860 and as is his right, he has her committed to an insane asylum so he no longer has to deal with her. The horrific conditions inside the institution are run by a doctor more dangerous to Elizabeth than her traitorous husband ever could be, but Elizabeth isn't about to let that stop her from fighting for the rights of herself and the other 'crazy' women inside. To her mind, the only merit of losing everything is that there is no longer anything to lose . . .
Dark and dramatic, but ultimately uplifting, The Woman They Could Not Silence brings to light the tale of a forgotten female hero whose inspirational journey sparked lasting change for women's rights and exposed injustices that still resonate today.
"The Woman They Could Not Silence is a veritable tour de force about how far women's rights have come and how far we still have to go." -- Booklist