From the stormy shores of Scotland's Inner Hebrides to the unforgiving frontiers of the New World, the Brown family consistently chose the unknown over the unbearable. Shaped by the great potential of the Industrial Revolution, their journey crossed the Atlantic into the wilderness of a young Canada—where land meant promise, and promise demanded everything. Powerful, poignant, and deeply personal, Between a Rock and a Hard Place is both a rediscovery of roots buried deep in rock and soil, and a tribute to the generations who dared to believe there was more. Woven with hope, heartbreak, and triumph, this family saga brings to life the quiet strength of ordinary people whose lives became anything but. The remarkable story of the Brown family captures the seekers and risk-takers—families who turned hardship into heritage and resilience into legacy. Nancy Haight Penrose is a genealogy and history enthusiast whose passion has led her to uncover the hidden stories of ordinary people with extraordinary lives. Her first book, Puritans, Quakers and Witches (2023), traces 500 years of spiritual convictions and resilience of early American and Canadian settlers. Nancy's extensive research of human-centred stories reveals how opportunity, courage, and determination become the cornerstones of survival and belonging across continents and generations.Beyond her writing, Nancy is a committed advocate for both people and animals. She volunteers as a wildlife transporter and is an active member of Women for a Humane Canada, dedicating her time to advancing compassion and care in her community and beyond. She lives in Brighton, Ontario.