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The Woman They Could Not Silence: The Shocking Story of a Woman Who Dared to Fight Back by Kate Moore, Kate Moore
20 reviews
b3thanamy's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, and Sexism
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
nerdglasses08's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Death, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, Excrement, Suicide attempt, and Injury/Injury detail
brigitte's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Sexism, Violence, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
cammiem8's review against another edition
4.5
Her doctor gatekeeps her in an asylum for years.
She girlbosses her way out.
Jokes aside, I really loved this book and preferred it to Radium Girls by miles. Moore’s biggest downfall is that she simply can’t seem to cut things out of her books, but despite the length, my attention was held the entire time. The story was so human and compassionate, and the kindness of its protagonist gave my heart sympathetic little flutters throughout.
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Gaslighting
Minor: Slavery, Blood, War, and Injury/Injury detail
bethbarron's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
lpdx's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Suicide, Violence, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting
Minor: Torture, Blood, Excrement, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
odrib's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
aiyam's review against another edition
5.0
The book goes in-depth from the beginning of her first confinement to the end of her life, with all of her accomplishments as a free woman. I found the outsider's point of view interesting. Knowing what the doctor was writing in his files, what her friends were advocating for, and what her husband was doing back home was fascinating, especially as Packard herself didn't know any of it. That decision from the author really highlighted for me just how isolated and in the dark Packard was kept.
Packard's story is one of injustice and anger, and I felt every emotion with her while reading this. If you call yourself a mental health advocate or a feminist then this story is an absolute must-read.
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Violence, Vomit, Religious bigotry, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Abandonment