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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 by Kate Moore
7 reviews
loriley's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Eating disorder
beth_s98's review against another edition
4.25
Reading it almost feels like reading a novel, and it felt very well researched, with lots of evidence beyond just the main plot of the story. I thought the pacing and the way the story was divided really worked. Around the middle of the story it got hard to put down, I was so interested!
There were a few things I felt were a little repetitive, but usually I could follow the justification. Overall I think this book was both very informative and very accessible, which means if you’re someone looking to get into reading more nonfiction, I think this could be a great place to start.
I do want to stress that the topics of violence against women/mental patients, the total control of coverture, and the legal cases are throughout the whole book, and can get hard to read. I definitely had to take breaks as I was reading for my own mental health. Please take the content warnings seriously!
Graphic: Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Eating disorder
cmbohn's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Minor: Eating disorder, Slavery, Suicide, Excrement, and Suicide attempt
fkshg8465's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
sofiasss's review against another edition
4.0
I liked how the biography read as a novel. The writing was very gripping and took me on an emotional journey with Elizabeth. You really begin to understand the historical context and consider the different social perspectives. One of my favourite things about this book was how Kate Moore used historical sources for speech and seamlessly integrated her research.
I think this book was a great commentary on the fundamental views on women based on the neurological differences between males and females and how this affects power. As a young women, it gave insight into the changes that have happened and the similarities that remain. It also provides insight into the importance of patients’ rights and how we as a society view people struggling with mental health, as well as the importance of evidence-based medicine.
Kate Moore highlights how ‘a person’s powerlessness may lead to struggles with their mental health’. I find it fascinating how Elizabeth uses her faith to empower her, whilst others use it to suppress her. Her relationship with her faith was something that she used to push her past adversity.
I really enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Minor: Eating disorder, Sexism, Suicide, Blood, Excrement, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
laurenkimoto's review against another edition
4.0
And we hate men
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Excrement, Dementia, Grief, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, and Classism
bethsbooketlist's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Eating disorder and Suicide