The Midwife of Hope River

A Novel of an American Midwife

By: Patricia Harman

Narrated by: Anne Wittman

A remarkable new voice in American fiction enchants readers with a moving and uplifting novel that celebrates the miracle of life. In The Midwife of Hope River, first-time novelist Patricia Harmon transports us to poverty stricken Appalachia during the Great Depression years of the 1930s and introduces us to a truly unforgettable heroine. Patience Murphy, a midwife struggling against disease, poverty, and prejudice—and her own haunting past—is a strong and endearing character that fans of the books of Ami McKay and Diane Chamberlain will take into their hearts, as she courageously attempts to bring new light, and life, into an otherwise cruel world.

A very enjoyable book to read or listen to!!

I read this book a while back and my mom and my sister read it and each and everyone of us enjoyed it thoroughly! Then when I saw that there was an audible book out about it, I was very anxious to listen it! I was very pleased with narration and look forward to the next book. It is a book that keeps your interest right from the start. Well it's over now and time to start the next book, and I'm sure it will be as good as the last one. Thank you Patricia Harman!!! Keep up the good work

Very good and well written.

This story captured West Virginia and rural life here very well. I felt the author captured the spirit of the people, both good and ill.

Good story

I really enjoyed this. Lots of good stuff. I particularly liked the herbal medicine references which were accurate and well done. Worth the listen for sure.

Very easy

This book was very easy to listen to Not only due to the material But the narrator also. Very good look into the Past years.!

Excellent!

One of the best novels about midwifery- wonderful characters, Grady historical and clinically accurate style! I was spellbound the entire time!!!!