Although she dazzled Argentina at the end of 19 century as the first woman to become a doctor, Cecilia Grierson is haunted by disturbing dreams. Cecilia believed she had left the traumas of past relationships behind-- but when chance brings her first love back into her life, Cecilia finds she wants closure. This portrait of an incredible woman depicts the meaning of life, the power of love, and how it eludes us. Standing Tall is a moving story set in the progressive era of the Gilded Age. From the Pampas to Buenos Aires and to Paris, Standing Tall reveals much of the vibrant culture and realities of life in South America, in a book replete with historical details, personal conflicts and love.