A review by kmeehlhause
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

3.0

I was hoping for more “bigger picture” research on the state of mental institutions and divorce proceedings in the 1860s. Nevertheless, this is a well-written and thought-provoking account of an extraordinary woman. I’m amazed at Elizabeth Packard’s resilience, especially in situations where it would have been all too easy to become defeated. Kate Moore’s writing style also keep me actively engaged in the story, even eliciting verbal exclamations (“Oh, snap!” “I knew it!”) while reading.