The Path Beneath Her Feet - by Janis Robinson Daly (Paperback)

About the Book

Steeped in rich historical detail, the emotionally charged sequel to The Unlocked Path finds Dr. Eliza Edwards intensifying her commitment to effect social change through sacrifice, longing, and heartbreak.

Book Synopsis

"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?

Review Quotes

"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

"Janis Robinson Daly's The Path Beneath Her Feet is a compelling read for fans of historical fiction, drama, and character-driven novels. Eliza proudly represents her noble profession.The narrative's pace is well-balanced and allows us to see the events described in the novel from a historical perspective. The author adds dramatic twists and turns to the plotline, keeping us engaged until the last page of this thought-provoking book." -Reader's Favorite

"This sympathetic heroine proves it's possible to pursue our dreams, fully embrace life, and positively influence those around us, even as we age." -Jill Caugherty, award-winning author of historical fiction

"Heroine is absolutely the right word for Eliza Edwards, who overcomes the obstacles standing against all women." -Linda Pennell, award winning author of History Imagined, a blog for Readers, Writers, and Lovers of Historical Fiction

"An engaging and well-researched historical novel that illuminates women's struggles for equality." -Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, best selling author of the Historic Women of the Highlands series

"An absorbing, revealing account about a female physician's changing life as she navigates maturity and participates in the development of the American Women's Hospitals in rural America." -Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review