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A review by deagaric
The Woman They Could Not Silence: The Timeless Story of an Outspoken Woman and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
"What could be madder than a woman who wanted to be more than just a wife?"
Fascinating deep-dive into the story of Elizabeth Packard, a woman sentenced to an insane asylum simply because her educated opinions started to inconvenience her husband. Once a wife, mother of six, and popular and well-respected member of her community, Elizabeth had her liberties stripped from her and was sentenced to living under lock and key away from family and community.
Regardless of this seemingly insurmountable hurdle thrown at her, Elizabeth's story is one of perseverance and altruistic bravery and forgivness. She not only fought for her own freedom, but also defended and freed the many women she got to known within the asylum system. Elizabeth went on to fight her case in court, both to be declared sane as well as to later reform the entire system and fight for women's rights. She became a celebrated author, returned to the her cherished role of mother to her children, and lived a long and incredibly productive life. 4.5 stars rounded up, highly recommended read.
"Ahead of her time, she challenged a patriarchal system and a doctor-dominated world, compelling both to be better and fairer. She did it all alone, bolstered only by her belief that she was right, in a world that continually told her she was wrong. She fought every day of her life to make things better, dedicating her life to others, wanting justice for all. [...] Just look at what "crazy" can do."
Fascinating deep-dive into the story of Elizabeth Packard, a woman sentenced to an insane asylum simply because her educated opinions started to inconvenience her husband. Once a wife, mother of six, and popular and well-respected member of her community, Elizabeth had her liberties stripped from her and was sentenced to living under lock and key away from family and community.
Regardless of this seemingly insurmountable hurdle thrown at her, Elizabeth's story is one of perseverance and altruistic bravery and forgivness. She not only fought for her own freedom, but also defended and freed the many women she got to known within the asylum system. Elizabeth went on to fight her case in court, both to be declared sane as well as to later reform the entire system and fight for women's rights. She became a celebrated author, returned to the her cherished role of mother to her children, and lived a long and incredibly productive life. 4.5 stars rounded up, highly recommended read.
"Ahead of her time, she challenged a patriarchal system and a doctor-dominated world, compelling both to be better and fairer. She did it all alone, bolstered only by her belief that she was right, in a world that continually told her she was wrong. She fought every day of her life to make things better, dedicating her life to others, wanting justice for all. [...] Just look at what "crazy" can do."