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The Midwife of Hope River

A Novel of an American Midwife

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The Midwife of Hope River

By: Patricia Harman
Narrated by: Anne Wittman
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Midwife Patience Murphy has a gift: a talent for escorting mothers through the challenges of bringing children into the world. Working in the hardscrabble conditions of Appalachia during the Depression, Patience takes the jobs that no one else wants, helping those most in need - and least likely to pay. She knows a successful midwifery practice must be built on a foundation of openness and trust - but the secrets Patience is keeping are far too intimate and fragile for her to ever let anyone in.

Honest, moving, and beautifully detailed, Patricia Harman's The Midwife of Hope River rings with authenticity as Patience faces nearly insurmountable difficulties. From the dangerous mines of West Virginia to the terrifying attentions of the Ku Klux Klan, Patience must strive to bring new light and life into an otherwise hard world.

©2012 Patricia Harman (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Medical Midwife
Compelling Storyline • Rich Characters • Vivid Descriptions • Engaging Storytelling • Historical Authenticity
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One of the best novels about midwifery- wonderful characters, Grady historical and clinically accurate style! I was spellbound the entire time!!!!

Excellent!

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I worked with newborns and children for so many years I loved this book.The place is slow, but held my interest. I couldn't wait for each delivery and what happens with the newborn, family, and believe it or not what food was given in payment.

I love Midwifery

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This was a great listen in every way. One of the best I’ve listened to in several years!

Wow. So good. Raw, real, touching in many ways.

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Love that the stories are real, tangible, and appropriate for the era and struggles in the early 20 and on!

Appropriate midwife book

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Loved it and the creativity of the narrator- I didn't want it to end! I look forward to the next book.

Completely addicted

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The book was a bit slow at first. I had to speed up the narration. However after a few chapters I was hooked. The relationship between Patience and Bitsy was bittersweet by the end.

Loved the story

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I love the story and the birthing descriptions are very, very accurate. I appreciate the notion that we all have a story to tell.

Fabulous story

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I read this book a while back and my mom and my sister read it and each and everyone of us enjoyed it thoroughly! Then when I saw that there was an audible book out about it, I was very anxious to listen it! I was very pleased with narration and look forward to the next book. It is a book that keeps your interest right from the start. Well it's over now and time to start the next book, and I'm sure it will be as good as the last one. Thank you Patricia Harman!!! Keep up the good work

A very enjoyable book to read or listen to!!

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This story captured West Virginia and rural life here very well. I felt the author captured the spirit of the people, both good and ill.

Very good and well written.

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I really enjoyed this. Lots of good stuff. I particularly liked the herbal medicine references which were accurate and well done. Worth the listen for sure.

Good story

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