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"Flawlessly researched with characters that come alive on the page, debut author Janis Robinson Daly writes with a fresh voice that brings her readers instantly into a story that, in many ways, is shockingly similar to today's world." –Barbara Conrey, USA Today bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye
"An often…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Unlocked Path as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
It's deeply satisfying to read about our female forebears—women who followed an internal drive to deviate from societal norms and, in doing so, paved the way for an entire future movement. Today, the majority of medical students are female, but a century ago, female doctors were scarce.
Eliza Edwards, the protagonist, immerses us in this turbulent 20th-century period, showcasing its doubts, risks, brave friendships, and the emerging tension between career and marriage/motherhood for women.
From Joan's list on historical fiction to kick patriarchy in the teeth.
Daly’s protagonist, Eliza, represents the “New Woman” of the early 20th century: educated, career-minded, and independent. Though she faces monumental struggles forced upon her to become a physician when there were so few females in the field.
This is a story about the eternal struggle to live one’s best life. It’s also a story about family, those we are born to, and those we create. I am drawn to novels of sisterhood and enjoy exploring the theme that blood is not all that makes a family in my own writing.
Daly has done this beautifully with the women she…
From Linda's list on women who reinvent themselves despite obstacles.
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