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sharonlillian's review against another edition
5.0
A riveting story of birth and death, poverty, hope, loss and grief. The human experience through the eyes of a midwife. Thank you Patricia Harman.
lilbreezy's review against another edition
2.0
Am I the only one who didn't take her the hint that Patience and the vet boned? Maybe I zoned out on that part but it made the pregnancy a total shock. I loved the setting and the theme but the storytelling needed some more depth.
krdegan's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. Thought the topic might be difficult right now, but it was the opposite. I loved reading about this midwife's journey. 4.5 stars
livystone's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book, but I just found some parts of it a bit corny and unrealistic. Overall it was a pretty good read.
saramschacht's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kameryn_the_grateful's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
icbikecommuter's review against another edition
4.0
I wish I could remember how or who recommended this book to my to-read list. It really is my favorite kind of book and I will read more in the series. The story is about Patience, a midwife residing in West Virginia, who lives alone and has a "checkered" past in which she was an advocate for social justice issues. Living in West Virginia during the 1930s as a single woman alone, affords her the opportunity to be ridiculed as she struggles financially while helping those in need. I kind of wonder how or what I may have done if I lived during that time period. Thanks for all of the great history intertwined with an captivating plot.
kat_asb's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0