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March 15, 2010
Often laugh-out-loud funny and irreverent, occasionally disturbing and deeply sorrowful, LADY'S HANDS, LION'S HEART is the saga of Ms. Leonard's fated journey as a young midwife. Her story intertwines three threads: her dedication to the mothers and babies she was groomed to attend; the growing renaissance, despite formidable opposition, of the profession of midwifery in New Hampshire and then in the United States; and finally, a powerful, tragic love story.

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About the Author

Carol Leonard, a "foremother of the modern midwifery movement," is a NH Certified Midwife who has been practicing for the last three decades. She is a co-founder of the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) representing all midwives in the US, Canada and Mexico, serving one term as President of MANA.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Bad Beaver Publishing (March 15, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0615195504
  • ISBN-13: 978-0615195506
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,705 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Carol Leonard, a "foremother of the modern midwifery movement," was the first midwife certified to practice legally in NH and has been practicing for over the last three decades. She is co-founder of the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) representing all midwives in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, serving one term as President of MANA. Her work to improve maternity care in Moscow, Russia, was featured on 20/20 and was written into Congressional Record. She has delivered approximately 1,200 babies safely in their own homes.

Carol is currently writing BACKROADS BABIES ~ True Home Birth Stories from a Country Midwife, due soon from Bad Beaver Publishing!


"Carol Leonard can spin a tale beautifully. Her writing is like who she really is ... her words are spit-fire and hilarious, and filled with pain and power."
~ Lynn Richards, author of VBAC, Very Beautiful And Courageous


 

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I waited a long time to post this review..., October 9, 2009
This review is from: Lady's Hands, Lion's Heart: A Midwife's Saga (Paperback)
I waited a long time to post this review...because I had to digest this book. It was wonderful (at first)-- the stories were touching, and funny. I loved reading about all the home births and crazy politics surrounding midwifery. The stories are so wonderful and touching... I felt like I had made a friend... like I was actually there experienceing this entire journey with the author.

Now, I hate spolier reviews, so I won't spoil the book by revealing what happens, but I spent an hour crying after I finished the last chapter-- which I actually finished alone on my couch at 2AM-- probably not a great idea. I felt like I had been punched. You can't make me your friend and then slap me in the face!! The feeling didn't leave me for days.

This book is an emotional rollercoaster. I felt giddy, then happy, then crushed. But the whole thing isn't a bummer (there is a light at the end of this birth canal).

Just read it. All the reviews are true. This book is THE one.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyable memoir, September 7, 2008
This review is from: Lady's Hands, Lion's Heart: A Midwife's Saga (Paperback)
The writing style is lovely and the stories true to life. For those who enjoyed BabyCatcher and A Midwife's Story- this is a must read!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS!!, July 31, 2008
This review is from: Lady's Hands, Lion's Heart: A Midwife's Saga (Paperback)
I just finished reading this book! It's FABULOUS! I couln't put it down. (Would make a great movie!)
I've known the author, Carol Leonard, seems like - all my life! She is an exhilarating woman and excitement and fabulousness just follow her around!
I can totally see these things happening to her, thru her, because of her. She is a catalyst and well known in our State for all her work - pioneering midwifery and bringing it to the forefront of our legislators and the lay people.
I didn't know much about midwifery and STILL this book is a wonderful read.
You don't have to be a midwife to enjoy this story of love and life. You just have to have a pulse.
Wendy
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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
midwifery bill, exam bed, birth bag
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New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley Hospital, Health Center, White Mountains, Concord Midwifery Service, United States, North America, West Virginia, Mother of God, New England, Fifty Fingers, Miss Erney, Eugene Daniell, Jesus Christ, American College of Nurse Midwives, Women's Health Care Associates, Raven Lang, Park City, Betty Erney, New York, Indian Earth, International Confederation of Midwives
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