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Book Review of The Midwife

The Midwife
The Midwife
Author: Gay Courter
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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This novel and its sequel The Midwife's Advice, are fascinating. They tell the tale of Hannah Sokolow, Jewish-American immigrant and midwife. A look at the world of early 20th century immigrant New York, and how many of today's controversies were shaped by the events of 100 years ago.