The Midwife (Signet) [Paperback]

Gay Courter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 1985 | Series: Signet

Hannah Sokolow, a spirited Jewish-American woman, tends to the needs of women in turn-of-the-century New York. Reprint. PW.

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About the Author

Gay Courter is the author of five bestselling novels (The Midwife, The Midwife?s Advice, River of Dream, Flowers in the Blood, and Code Ezra) and three works of non-fiction including I Speak for this Child. She and her husband, Philip, are producers of award-winning documentary films and are the parents of 3 children. See www.gaycourter.com for more information --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 536 pages
• Publisher: Signet (April 2, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451156234
• ISBN-13: 978-0451156235
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,320,797 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, May 30, 2006

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Lissa "Rabid Bibliophile" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Midwife (Paperback)

I bought this book from a yardsale for a dollar, and didn't expect much. I regret that I actually set it at the bottom of my reading list because the moment I started reading it, I was hooked. It's an engrossing, educating and incredibly entertaining rea, rich in period detail. It's one of my favorite pieces of historical fiction.

I highly recommend it, as well as this book's sequel, "The Midwife's Advice."

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wake Up Call, October 27, 2002

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Carmen Matthews "The Serene Samurai" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Midwife (Signet) (Paperback)

When I read this book, I just couldn't put it down. I felt as though I was a valuable part of her life, throughout this book, and in the follow up book, "The Midwife's Advice." Reading this book provided me with a chance to reaffirm my beliefs, as a woman. The wonderful thing about this story, and in the other books by this author is that you can explore your own life, as the characters unfold. So many things that Hannah and those close to her said, in response to their life's struggles, I have copied into my quotes journal. And now some of their responses are part of my way of being amongst others. You don't have to be a mother, a medical professional, or a woman to get a great deal from this book. It speaks to the human spirit, across the board.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant writing! Beautiful story!, February 8, 2004

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Amanda Sykora (Disputanta, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Midwife (Paperback)

Though I was intimidated by the length of this book, I am so glad I read it. I immediately fell in love with the writing style, the subject matter and the characters. Midwifery is a hot topic for me and this book was right up my alley.

In addition to the midwifery aspects of the book, there was also plenty of story to go with it. Fleeing from your homeland, living in steerage on a boat, learning the culture of a new country, and so much more. Courter did a wonderful job expressing such a beautiful story. I've yet to read the sequel but it's on my list of things to read this year!