Loved this book.

What an incredible novel inspired by a great American midwife in the early years of the USA. The story and diary entries blended together to tell the tales of life and struggle and challenges and love.

This book had me addicted by page three. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Great book that had me engaged the entire time. Couldn’t put it down.

Ok, i was admittedly sad when it ended. I could have read many pages more on the trials and tribulations of Martha. The only reason i gave it 4 stars (and it just may be me) was at times, I couldn’t remember all the different characters and their back story. I almost wanted something to reference especially if I hadn’t read in a few days. Nonetheless I loved the story! Even recommend reading the prologue as it gave me more insight into Martha.

I loved the truthfulness of times. The brutality of the times was so demonstrated but also the respect and tenderness of men and women who lived through very challenging time in history. Loved cried more than once!

It was a bit long. Bogged down in some places but last quarter was really good.

Excessive descriptions, predictable plot.

A true story, fictionalized, about a midwife in early America who delivered 1,000 babies without losing a single mother. A non- fiction biography is also available.

Not a book that I will soon forget.