The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight For Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate MooreRating: 4.5 stars (out of 5)
Genre: history
Review: It's a good thing that Kate Moore stated plainly at the beginning of her book that all quotes came directly from letter, diary entries, the public record, or the like, because otherwise one could think that this is a work of fiction. That's a testament both to the quality of the writing and to the nearly unbelievable nature of the story. The intersection of the lack of married womens' rights and conditions in mental institutions in the 1860s was, to put it mildly, a horror show. Through meticulous and thorough research, Moore brings us the story of Elizabeth Packard, one woman determined not to let either stop her in her struggle for her independence and that of the woman around her. She is to be lauded for the masterful way in which she's brought Elizabeth Packard's voice and fight both to life and to light.
FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review.
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