Awakening the Silence

About the Book

Patty Burke, a nineteen-year-old suffering from manic depression, attends Arizona State University where she becomes involved in protests against the licensing of a nuclear power plant. Her battle for emotional stability is aided by a melange of people, among them bikers, AA members and Navajos, leading her to Native American medicine and her true love.

About the Author

Elizabeth Hourihan, mother of six and grandmother of six, lives with her husband on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After an early career in advertising, Elizabeth has pursued her writing interests throughout her life. This is her second novel.