The Woman They Could Not Silence
One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear
by:
Kate Moore
in:
Biographies
Summary:
The book tells the true story of Elizabeth Packard, a 19th-century woman who was wrongfully committed to an insane asylum by her husband due to her outspoken views and intelligence. It chronicles her courageous battle for her freedom and her subsequent fight for the rights of the mentally ill, challenging the oppressive patriarchal norms of her time.
Key points:
1. Women's Rights: The book focuses on Elizabeth Packard's 19th-century fight for women's rights and gender equality.
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