Between Breaths

Set in the 1930s during the Great Depression, this compelling novel follows two women, Grace Aller and Pearl Kendall, who challenge societal norms to pursue a significant medical breakthrough. Grace, a schoolteacher with a biology degree, seizes the opportunity to intern with researcher Pearl, who is determined to find a cure for the devastating whooping cough. Together, they navigate prejudice, limited resources, and skepticism in a male-dominated field, forging a powerful bond as they strive to make a difference. Their inspiring story, lost to history, highlights perseverance and female solidarity in the face of overwhelming odds.