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Summary: Half way through and engrossed
Review: I would have given 5 stars, but I'm not finished reading the book yet. Have enjoyed every page so far. Only complaint is that I'll be finished reading it so soon. Interesting and well written account of a subject rarely discussed. Suprising that the author is male. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Great Book Discussion
Review: A gripping page-turner, Midwives kept the 10 women in our Book Discussion group talking for hours. We felt that Bohjalian, a male writer, did a wonderful job of understanding the female voice. Connie's point ot view and her reactions seemed authentic. Pregnancy and childbirth is normally such an emotional time, and reading this book brought all of those emotions back to the surface for each of us. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Not a book to read to help you sleep! Couldn't put it down!
Review: A wonderful story that kept me reading through the night. This novel is narrated by the daughter of a midwife and makes their lifestyle as common as any other. Full of true to life characters that keep you reading. I especially loved the ending and the power between mother and daughter.
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Summary: great, "can't put it down" book
Review: A book that was a mix of family, suspense, legalese and triumph. I was delighted to find this book which has been the first in a long time that I wanted to read from start to finish in one setting.
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Summary: I was hooked from the first chapter - a wonderful book.
Review: I loved how the story evolved from the perspective of the daughter and also her mothers diary. I felt "teased" to read just one more chapter and then another.
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Summary: an instant classic
Review: the first book that i have read by a male writer that convincingly takes on a women's perspective. masterfully written by chris bohjalian, midwives is not an ordinary courtroom drama; it is more personal than usual, but it still delivers suspense. i recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
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Summary: Uncannily possible!
Review: The title of this book attracted me at first because, as a mother and a Personal Injury Solicitor, fully aware of the "Medics-v-Midwives" war which has now been going on for some time (especially in the US) the controversy associated with the topic felt appealing.I thoroughly enjoyed the book but I would like to make a couple of comments in relation to the topic. Firstly, I found the scenario rather "possible" because unusual as death at childbirth may be in this day and age, I was actually "trapped" because of weather conditions in my own home in the English Lake District when I went into labour. Eventually I managed to make it to hospital and I ended up undergoing a c-section. However, I dare not think what could have happened otherwise, since the event did not at all progress smoothly. Despite what many of you may think I am not particularly "bias" against home births at all. The trouble is that I did "personally" have a bad experience. In addition, I have been practising in the fields of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence for some time and what I have encountered on a number of occasions is not really death on the part of the mother but brain damaged caused to the child. Again, I do stress that, all being well, I see no reason why women should not chose to have their babies at home, but also I feel that doctors, midwives and mothers should be realistic with regard to their personal circumstances. In the story told in this book Charlotte should have taken into account the fact that her previous birth was not at easy one and felt more open minded. After all, Sybil was open minded enough to have taken her to hospital, had the wheather permitted. I would also point out that not only midwives "get sued", but also, and probably foremost doctors (and even lawyers). This is a kind of risk that cannot be avoided if you deal with people's lives. It would be interesting to hear a review from an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist on this book. Finally, although in recent years homebirths have gained an increase in popularity, women should not be made feel guilty about delivering their babies in any other way, especially as many of us did not realistically have another choice.
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Summary: A real eye-opener!
Review: Having always though of home-birth as something out of the ordinary, "Midwives" and Chris Bohjalian really lent a new perpective to what is a very old and accepted practice. Strongly recommended as a nice book to curl up on the couch with over the Holiday season.
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: A well written and informative account of social , and legal issues in Midwifery and home birth. I'm not suggesting that everyone run buy it, but should you have any interst in practicing Midwifery or home birth it is definately well worth the read.
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Summary: A must read book that will not disappoint !!!!!!!
Review: I could not put this book down and will be sharing it with everyone I know!!! It amazes me how Chris can write such a beautiful and touching story through a woman's eyes without losing any feminine quality to any characters. Thank you chris for such a great read!!!
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