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""Meticulously researched and beautifully written. The story of a life well lived."" -KATHLEEN GRISSOM, NY Times Bestselling author of The Kitchen House Steeped in rich historical detail, Dr. Eliza Edwards, the ingénue student in The Unlocked Path, becomes the mature mentor, steadfast in her calling to effect social change by addressing women's health issues and guiding others to realize their dreams. In 1936, as the Depression ravages careers, Eliza re-defines her abilities, traveling to Georgia and Tennessee as she reclaims her purpose and rediscovers her ambitions. Returning to Boston, she endures heartbreak with the eruption of World War II, bringing chaos to the world and sending her sons into battle. Will her unyielding pursuit to limit suffering and save lives sustain her amid the tumultuous landscapes of 1930s and 1940s America?

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"""Meticulously researched and beautifully written. The story of a life well lived."" -Kathleen Grissom, NY Times Bestselling author of The Kitchen House ""A historically compelling, engaging ode to a cadre of formidable women."" -Kirkus Reviews ""With a blend of fortitude and compassion, Eliza reminds us to never stop learning and believing in our dreams."" -Kerry Chaput, author of the award-winning Defying the Crown series ""A sweeping yet intimate novel. This story transports the reader back in time while remaining highly relevant to today's world."" -Amanda Skenandore, award-winning author of The Second Life of Mirielle West ""Impeccably researched and detailed, a triumph!"" -Ashley E. Sweeney, award-winning author of Eliza Waite"

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Intrigued by the discovery that an ancestor was a founder of the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, Janis Robinson Daly found her next career direction: unearthing the stories of women whose lives have remained in the shadows. A graduate of Wheaton College, MA, with a B.A. in Psychology, Daly explores female-centric issues and the power of supportive relationships developed among women. Daly, her husband, and rescue pup reside on Cape Cod, MA. A presentation of how her genealogy research inspired her to begin writing has made Daly a sought-after speaker for book clubs, women's groups, libraries, and writers' groups.

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