Whiting constructs a tender and introspective narrative, offering readers an emotional window into the lived experience of a young girl coming of age amid hardship and transformation.

- Review written for "The Howland Quarterly" by Bruce D. Harrington

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  • Pilgrim Hall Museum

    “We were delighted to see Howland-Tilley descendant Sally Whiting today with a copy of her just published book, “Filled with Fortitude,” a novel based on the life of her ancestor Mayflower passenger Elizabeth Tilley- Howland!”

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    An in-depth conversation with Sally Hobert Whiting on uncovering her ancestor Elizabeth Tilley’s story and bringing it to life in Filled with Fortitude.

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    Sally discusses her research and the writing of her historic fiction novel, "Filled with Fortitude: Pilgrim Elizabeth Tilley"

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  • "Her characters come to life, not merely as names in the history books, but as real people, subject to all the joys, victories, disappointments, and terrors of those who actually lived those lives."

    Bob Keener

    Descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley

    Descendants of John Howland Facebook Group

  • "What a wonderfully researched and written book. I absolutely loved it! I could hardly put it down!"

    Denise D. Hamilton

    ★★★★★ Amazon Review

  • "Elizabeth is my 9th great grandmother and I am mid way thru the book. I can't put it down. I have learned so much about this amazing young women, her strengths are remarkable. So proud to have her blood in my veins."

    Nancy Koprucki Peterson

    Descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley

    Mayflower Descendants Facebook Group

  • "If I could give it ten stars, I would. Sally Hobert Whiting, while staying true to historical facts, brings life and depth to her characters. Parts of the story brought me to tears. Other parts had me laughing and my knowledge of the age and timeline were enhanced."

    Luther Cromwell

    ★★★★★ Goodreads Review

  • "I knew this would be 5 stars from the very first page. I love how Sally brings to life the experience on the Mayflower and early colony days from the women’s perspective. Very well done—highly recommend!"

    Lori Newland Lorenz

    ★★★★★ Author House Review

    Descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley

  • "I found myself fully engulfed in the book as if I were experiencing it. It was a wonderful and surprising revelation of what life was like for Elizabeth Tilley and the Mayflower pilgrims."

    Anonymous

    ★★★★★ Amazon Review

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