A Life Without Permission

di Dianna Aubin (Autore)

Dianna Aubin, 2026

She refused to follow the rules; so she rewrote them. In a time when women were expected to remain silent, Dr. Mary Edwards Walker chose a different path. Raised to think independently and act boldly, she pursued a medical career when few believed a woman belonged in the field at all. What followed was a life marked by courage, controversy, and an unshakable refusal to accept limits. From the battlefields of the American Civil War to the harsh conditions of a Confederate prison, Mary served as a physician where the need was greatest, often without recognition or protection. She became the first; and only; woman to receive the Medal of Honor, an honor later taken from her… and then restored decades after her death. But her fight did not end with the war. A fierce advocate for women's rights, dress reform, and personal freedom, Mary challenged society at every turn; through her words, her work, and even the clothes she wore. Admired by some and criticized by many, she remained unwavering in her belief that equality was not something to be granted, but something to be claimed. A Life Without Permission is the remarkable story of a woman who refused to wait for acceptance; and instead made history by stepping forward without it.

• Autore: Dianna Aubin
• Anno edizione: 2026
• Editore: Dianna Aubin
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798233265570