A review by chelz286
The Unlocked Path by Janis Robinson Daly

adventurous challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I loved this novel! This novel follows the Edwards family and life during the end of and into a new century. Eliza the main character is bound and determined to become something and not someone’s housewife. She has bigger dreams and knows her mother has other plans for her. Bound and determined, she is able to pass a very strenuous exam and obtains a spot in one of the only medical colleges for women. Putting everything into her studies and classes, Eliza is a successful graduate and she soon finds out that may not have been the hardest part, but obtaining the trust of patients and proving that a woman is just as capable as a male and in certain situations would be better suited as the doctor. Eliza and her family are very involved in their community and fighting for the rights of women and others. This novel was so well written, and it touched on all of the major historical events during these decades as well as celebrated the changes that also came for the good. I really loved the small details the author put into this story and how it flowed from event to event. Thank you to Suzy Approved Book Tours for the invite and to the author for the free novel. I really look forward to reading more of her books.