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The Woman They Could Not Silence: Elizabeth Packard's incredible fight for freedom, and the men who tried to make her disappear by Kate Moore
6 reviews
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Confinement, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Racism, Sexism, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Torture, Ableism, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Alcoholism
mrsdarcylynn's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, and Misogyny
stardustmelody's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Ableism, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Medical content, Medical trauma, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Chronic illness, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Blood, Death, Rape, and Suicide
Minor: War, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, Racism, Excrement, Xenophobia, and Vomit
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: Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Medical content, Toxic relationship, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Blood, Suicide, Excrement, Sexism, War, Eating disorder, Abandonment, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Injury/Injury detail
mscalls's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Violence, Blood, Bullying, Gore, Suicide, Torture, Classism, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Kidnapping, Medical content, Medical trauma, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Vomit
carolynhm's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Minor: Mental illness, Toxic friendship, Torture, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Medical content