The Midwife's Revolt

The Midwife, Book 1

On a dark night in 1775, Lizzie Boylston is awakened by the sound of cannons. From a hill south of Boston, she watches as fires burn in Charlestown, in a battle that she soon discovers has claimed her husband's life.

Alone in a new town, Lizzie grieves privately but takes comfort in her deepening friendship with Abigail Adams. Soon, word spreads of Lizzie's extraordinary midwifery and healing skills, and she begins to channel her grief into caring for those who need her. But when two traveling patriots are poisoned, Lizzie finds herself with far more complicated matters on her hands - she suspects a political plot intended to harm Abigail and her family. Determined to uncover the truth, Lizzie becomes entangled in a conspiracy that could not only destroy her livelihood - and her chance at finding love again - but also lead to the downfall of a new nation.

©2015 Jodi Daynard (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Great book, great narration

Would you listen to The Midwife's Revolt again? Why?

Yes, because the writing is poetic and the narrator is excellent. I have listened to it again!

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the suspense of it and the reality of how hard things were for them as well as the friendships that were formed based on trust

Which scene was your favorite?

The friendship between Abigail and Lizzie were the most entertaining for me (their dialogue)

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I could, it is not boring at all.

Any additional comments?

This is just a really great historical fiction that plays on a woman's heart and shows the early sacrifices made by so many for freedom as well as the differences in how people were treated (especially women). I loved how the author used "my maker" in it for God and how she was able to give God a special place of honor in this book.

Great historical novel.

This revolutionary war historical novel was an excellent read the narration also was very well done.

loved ir! at first I was leary, I thought it was

going to be a book about death and a real downer, but it is a book about life, living, good, bad , learning about oneself, love and all life has to offer. A great read!

Ok

I realized about 2/3 of the way in that nothing really happens. The reader sounds likes she is whispering, which is odd. Parts are repeated, as in the narrator will say "this happened " then shortly after describe the event as it happened.

GREAT 📚 READING

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. The narrater Julia Whelan, had a wonderful voice. I hope I get to hear 👂a lot more.. I will find out from audio books.
This is not my kind of reading. I enjoy mysteries, romance and syfy. I started this book to listen to while
I went to sleep. Surprise, I took my audio every where , even in my shower. I have never read or listened to
anything that Jodi Daynard has written. This is going to change. I look forward to hearing the rest of her books 📚 My attitude towards history is going to change. I loved listening and learning some important history at the same time. I am 77 years young but I forgot a lot, thanks to audio books I can enjoy anything I want and I have enjoyed most of my audios. I hate hear all that cussing and sex.

Ms. Daynard was able to keep that trash out of her books.

THANK YOU FOR GOOD READING
G. AMIDON