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The Frozen River
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This story was inspired by the historical story and diaries of Martha Ballard, the great-aunt of Clara Barton, a midwife, set in Hallowell, Maine, beginning in the year 1789.
This is the first book of Lawhon’s that I’ve read, so I began reading this without any concept of what this book was about, but it didn’t take me long to be pulled into the story.
A story of a midwife, Martha, and a doctor who believes that women have no business in the medical field, let alone being the person who assists in delivering a child, despite her never having lost a mother in childbirth. But this doctor seems hell-bent on ruining her life.
Inspired by Martha Ballard’s journals which record the daily ins and outs of her days, weeks, months and years of her life in the late 1700’s. I was pulled into this story from the start, when the body of a man is found, and the mystery of how and who is responsible weaves in and out of this story.
Beautifully written, this was a heartbreaking story at times, but I loved this story of Nature, family, heartbreak, and the bonds of love.
Many thanks to the public library system for the opportunity to read this story!
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bookshelves: 2024-reads, library-book, 2023-publication, maine, midwifery
Jan 21, 2024
bookshelves: 2024-reads, library-book, 2023-publication, maine, midwifery
This story was inspired by the historical story and diaries of Martha Ballard, the great-aunt of Clara Barton, a midwife, set in Hallowell, Maine, beginning in the year 1789.
This is the first book of Lawhon’s that I’ve read, so I began reading this without any concept of what this book was about, but it didn’t take me long to be pulled into the story.
A story of a midwife, Martha, and a doctor who believes that women have no business in the medical field, let alone being the person who assists in delivering a child, despite her never having lost a mother in childbirth. But this doctor seems hell-bent on ruining her life.
Inspired by Martha Ballard’s journals which record the daily ins and outs of her days, weeks, months and years of her life in the late 1700’s. I was pulled into this story from the start, when the body of a man is found, and the mystery of how and who is responsible weaves in and out of this story.
Beautifully written, this was a heartbreaking story at times, but I loved this story of Nature, family, heartbreak, and the bonds of love.
Many thanks to the public library system for the opportunity to read this story!
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Great review! So glad you enjoyed it. I am reading it right now. It's so good! 💜
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Mary Beth! I loved this one from the start, and I'm so happy to know that you are reading it now, and enjoying it, too!
Yes!!!! Happy to see you loved this one too, Cheri. Terrific review!
This sounds amazing!! I'm adding it! Outstanding review!❤
Jen, thanks so much! I loved this one so much, and I think it will be quite a while before I forget it! It's the first book of this author's that I've read, but it left quite the impression!
L.A., I went into reading this without knowing much about it, and never having read this author before. I absolutely loved it!
I posted my review of this today, too, Cheri! (Finished it on Thursday, after listening to the author speak in Phoenix). I loved it as much as you!
Melissa, I wish I'd known you were reading it, too! This is the first of her books that I've read, and I need to look into her other books!
Cheri wrote: "Melissa, I wish I'd known you were reading it, too! This is the first of her books that I've read, and I need to look into her other books!"I really loved her first book, The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress -- and Code Name Helene. I have the others waiting for me; just haven't read them yet.
Wonderful review, Cheri!I did not want this book go end!!
Great review Cheri! Im currently reading it and thoroughly enjoying it!
Karen, that is exactly how I felt! I was so immersed in this story, and while I loved reading it, I didn't want it to end, either!
Christina, I'm so glad to know you're reading it and enjoying it! It is one I will be thinking about for quite a while!
Thanks so much, Candi!
Another fascinating review from the House of Cheri, great stuff!
Wonderful review Cheri 💖
A story set in the 18th century. You had me curious about fate the mid-wife whom the doctor evidently despised. Splendid review, Cheri.
Mark, another review I never got notifications for until today - but only because someone 'liked' it but didn't comment, but I did get a notification anyway. My apologies for the late response, but thank you for your comment!
Margaret, thank you! Are you back to stay now?
Laysee, it is set in the 18th century, and in a very remote area. There are moments that felt like I could really envision it all, the author really didn't reveal much about where it was going but the writing was lovely. The main character is a midwife, which I loved.
Thanks Cheri for wonderful review. I’m still not getting your reviews. Unless I happen across one.
Bonnie, I have to go searching for reviews by others, unless I just happen upon them, myself. This was a wonderful read for me, and I hope you enjoy it when you can find the time for it!
Looks very intriguing, adding it, Thanks for the beautiful write-up, Cheri :)
Gaurav, thank you so much! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Brandi, thank you! I loved being inside these pages!
