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#Recommendsday This is the true story of #ElizabethPackard, who was committed by her pastor husband to an insane asylum in 1860 for being too independent-minded. But Elizabeth would persevere and win not just her freedom, but changes in the laws, benefiting all people deemed “insane” and most importantly, married women. This book is a testament to the power of one strong, energetic individual with a mission. Very relevant to our times!

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This is the very determined #ElizabethPackard in her #authorphoto — she looks as fierce as she was!

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#ElizabethPackard refused to bow to the constraints of 19th century American social and legal mores that kept women firmly in their allotted boxes.