But I immediately knew that I wanted to find out more about her and write an entire book about her because she brought out so many things about American history that we don't actually know about, generally, in this country. And also because, to me, she was such an extraordinary person in her own right. There are many people who survive incredible hardships, and she certainly did.
The speaker was compelled to delve deeper into the subject of this woman's life because she uncovered historical facts that were not widely known in America. The speaker also admired her for her resilience and strength in overcoming significant challenges.