Broken Barriers (Edition1)

Broken Barriers follows the journey of a young woman whose aspirations are interrupted by financial struggles, forcing her to leave college and return home. As she navigates her new circumstances, the novel explores the themes of gender roles, personal ambition, and societal change in a world where traditional expectations are increasingly challenged. Her return home is marked by reflections on the disappointment of leaving her academic pursuits behind, but she also feels a sense of adventure about the unknown future that awaits. Upon reconnecting with her family, she learns about her father s recent misfortunes, which further compound the family s financial strain. Tensions rise between her and her older sibling as they clash over their views on the role of women in society, particularly in the workforce. The decision to seek work in a department store underscores her determination to gain independence and carve out a future for herself, despite the societal barriers and familial expectations. The story delves into the challenges and resilience required for women to navigate changing societal landscapes while pursuing their own ambitions.

About the Author :
Meredith Nicholson (December 9, 1866 - December 21, 1947) was an American politician, diplomat, and best-selling author from Indiana. Nicholson was born on December 9, 1866, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Edward Willis Nicholson and the former Emily Meredith. Nicholson, who was largely self-taught, began his newspaper career at the Indianapolis Sentinel in 1884. He moved to the Indianapolis News the next year, where he stayed until 1897. He wrote Short Flights in 1891 and continued to write poetry and prose until 1928. Nicholson joined the Democratic Party in 1928 and served on the Indianapolis City Council for two years. He progressed through the ranks of the Democratic Party, earning assignments as envoys to Paraguay, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. Nicholson married first Eugenie Clementine Kountze, Herman Kountze's daughter, and then Dorothy Wolfe Lannon, from whom he eventually divorced. Nicholson died in Indianapolis on December 21, 1947, at the age of 81, and was interred in Crown Hill Cemetery.