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Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0

One midwife's story; many midwive's experience:

I received this book from my sister today. I began reading and did not put it down until I finished it. Not only does the author write of a midwife's contribution to the women in her community, but she brings to light the despicable treatment of Judy Lee by the very people in her community who should have celebrated that someone was giving care to women in need. It was not surprising that her problems began when she moved into the mainstream when educated, insured women began seeking her services and she... more info

Couldn't put it down:

This book was hard to put down and would have been read in one sitting if I had the time This book tells of the hardships that lay-midwife Judy Lee went through and mastered. As an aspiring midwife, I hope to have the strength and courage that Judy did to stand up for midwifey, and to not simply subcome to "powerful" dictating doctors who think technical birth is better than the way nature intened. This book is a must read for any one in the medical feild as well as patients. My only disapointment is that... more info

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