Critical Praise

“THE PATH BENEATH HER FEET offers a fascinating look at medicine in Depression and WWII-era America. Women doctors in particular --- still a tiny minority in the profession --- faced significant challenges even as the need for care increased. These challenges and the dauntless women who overcame them form the foundation of this sweeping yet intimate novel. Rich in historical details, 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

"In this sequel to THE UNLOCKED PATH, we continue to learn about remarkable early women doctors. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, Janis Robinson Daly gives us the story of a life well lived. Kudos to the author for this compassionate look at these extraordinary women, brought to life through the fictional Dr. Eliza Edwards."

—Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author of THE KITCHEN HOUSE and CROW MARY

“Readers will love adventuring through Eliza’s mature years, as she encounters repeated setbacks in personal and professional ways. She is strong and accomplished, but still has much life left to learn. With a blend of fortitude and compassion, Eliza faces loss, heartbreak, and the burdens of aging. THE PATH BENEATH HER FEET reminds us to never stop learning and believing in our dreams.”

—Kerry Chaput, author of the award-winning Defying the Crown series

“Spanning the historic and tumultuous 1930s-1940s in Boston and Appalachia, Janis Robinson Daly’s expansive THE PATH BENEATH HER FEET lures readers into a complex web of familial and professional drama centered on a female physician seeking acceptance in a male-dominated field while fulfilling roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, colleague, mentor, friend, and lover. Impeccably researched and detailed, this captivating novel is sure to garner acclaim. A triumph!”

—Ashley E. Sweeney, award-winning author of ELIZA WAITE

“In this sequel to THE UNLOCKED PATH, Daly packs her melodramatic with historical details of the period, including the impending war, the Depression-era poverty, and racial bigotry. A historically compelling, engaging ode to a cadre of formidable women.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“An inspirational story of a woman doctor in the early 20th century, battling misogyny at every turn in order to serve her patients and fulfill her calling. Eliza Edwards is a true original, and this novel is full of heart.”

—Gill Paul, USA Today bestselling author of A BEAUTIFUL RIVAL