On Tour 08/26/24-09/20/24 “The Path Beneath Her Feet” by Janis Robinson Daly

Release Date: September 5, 2024

About The Book:

THE PATH BENEATH HER FEET continues the story of Dr. Eliza Edwards’ commitment to limit suffering and save lives amid the tumultuous landscapes of 1930s and 1940s America.

In 1936, as the Depression ravages careers, Eliza re-defines her abilities. When a position calls her to Warm Springs, Georgia, to tend to a polio patient, Eliza faces the harsh realities of a society plagued by prejudice. Mirroring the pack-horse librarians’ mission to bring books to the illiterate communities of Appalachia, the American Women’s Hospitals delivers essential medical care. Eliza joins the AWH, reclaiming her purpose and rediscovering her dreams against the backdrop of the Tennessee mountains. As family responsibilities call her home to Boston, the heartbreak of losing those dearest to her amplifies with the eruption of World War II, bringing chaos to the world and sending her sons into battle.

In this emotionally charged sequel to THE UNLOCKED PATH, Dr. Eliza Edwards claims her journey through sacrifice, love, and an unyielding pursuit of justice in an era marked by adversity. The ingénue student 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.

About The Author:

Splitting her time between Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and Florida, a tablet becomes Janis Robinson Daly’s library and desk, packed for reading and writing, wherever she might land. Inspired by the discovery that an ancestor founded the Woman’s Medical College of PA in 1850, Daly wrote her first novel, The Unlocked Path, which celebrates pioneering women doctors at the turn of the 20^th Century. Its sequel, The Path Beneath Her Feet, honors the work of the American Women’s Hospitals in rural America during the 1930s. The Unlocked Path was named a #1 New Release for US History on Amazon in August 2022, received an Honorable Mention for General Fiction from the 2023 New England Book Festival Awards, and at the time of this printing, is a finalist for the 2023 Goethe Awards of Late Historical Fiction from the Chanticleer International Book Awards.

Daly graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from Wheaton College, at the time, an all-women’s college. At Wheaton, she developed a fond appreciation of the supportive relationships established between students and a heightened awareness of female-centric issues. 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. To learn more about Janis Robinson Daly, including book club tips, information on other forthcoming novels, her curated lists of #31titleswomeninhistory, connect with her at www.janisrdaly.com

Social Media:

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janisrdaly_writer

Website / Blog: www.janisrdaly.com

Book Blurbs:

“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, NY 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, Author of Eliza Waite.

Bloggers On Tour:

Aug. 26th- Christina Luvs 2 Read https://instagram.com/christinaluvs2read

Aug. 29th- Novels and Latte Book Club –https://www.facebook.com/groups/357651988042629

Aug. 31st- Reading Is My Remedy https://instagram.com/reading_is_my_remedy

Sept. 3rd- Books and Coffee MX https://instagram.com/booksandcoffeemx

Sept 7th- Miss W Book Reviews https://instagram.com/misswbookreviews

Sept. 9th- Sarahs Bookish Reviews https://instagram.com/sarahs.bookish.reviews

Sept. 11th- Love My Books 2020 https://instagram.com/lovemybooks2020

Sept. 12th-Rozier Reads and Wine https://instagram.com/rozierreadsandwine

Sept. 14th- Carol Doscher https://instagram.com/carol_doscher_reader

Sept. 17th- Tiffany Vt4 https://instagram.com/tiffanyvt4

Sept. 18th- Marilyn Goncalves https://instagram.com/marilynjgon