The Woman They Could Not Silence

The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore, published June 22, 2021, is a gripping true story of Elizabeth Packard, a 19th century woman who was unjustly declared insane and confined by her husband. Refusing to be erased, Packard documented abuses in asylums, fought for her own release in court, and campaigned tirelessly for the legal rights of married women and for reforms in mental health care. Moore blends courtroom drama, social history, and vivid character study to expose the men and institutions that tried to make her disappear, and to celebrate one woman s courage and persistence in changing unjust laws. This inspiring account illuminates a pivotal chapter in the history of civil liberties and womens rights.