'Four Winds' is a 'searingly powerful' work of historical fiction
The last five years have seen a significant rise in women-centric historical fiction focusing on the stories of courageous women who have survived unfathomable hardships, taken incredible risks, or simply dared to dream of a better life. Some of these stories are about well-known public figures and others about ordinary women who persevered in unimaginable circumstances. Courage like this is not only a personal strength that serves the individual but also has the potential to inspire others. But what is courage? The human brain is hard-wired to be afraid. In fact, the fight or flight mechan...