The Midwife's Advice

by Gay Courter

Book Overview

Hannah Sokolow, the spirited heroine of the international bestseller, The Midwife, returns to tackle new medical challenges in New York. As head midwife for Bellevue Hospital, Hannah faces opposition from male obstetricians who are protecting their turff. After counseling one troubled immigrant woman, Hannah takes a bold step toward a new frontier: sex therapy. When her husband follows his political heart to help the Russian revolution, Hannah follows...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525934944
• ISBN13: 9780525934943
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

great read

This book has value for entertainment as well as education. The hours you put in to finish this book will not be wasted.

Possibly Even Better Than "The Midwife."

For a historical fiction lover, this book has it all. Not only does it engross the reader with the fascinating early history of reproductive rights, but it also takes you on a journey through the first World War, the influenza epidemic and the political upheavals of the early 20th century. The author is truly gifted in the craft, and it's regrettable that she doesn't get as much publicity as Phillipa Gregory, Margaret George and the like, because she is one of their equals, if not even better. Certainly, Colter shows a greater breadth and depth of research than the average historical fiction author.

Suprised

This book is a book for the ledgends. I loved this book, which suprised me because I did not expect to. The sense of history and the stuggle of the woman sprit kept me up all night. Way to go

Wonderfully reasearched and written.

This is a wonderful story. It is educational, and at the same time entertaining. Honest, fulfilling, and a great story relaying things we all think about but are afraid to talk about. I highly recommend!!

Enjoyed this book

I enjoyed reading this book. A neat topic with educational value, in addition to a great story.