This book was definitely not what I expected. During the period Patricia Harman is writing about, she no longer attends deliveries because insurance is too expensive. The book is very much a general memoir which includes a lot of her disclosing personal details to her patients in a way I didn't think was appropriate. Seems more about her personal problems than about her patients stories which I always find incredibly unique in my practice. This is just an FYI - certainly not a recommend that you read.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Blue Cotton Gown:A Midwife's Memoir
This book was definitely not what I expected. During the period Patricia Harman is writing about, she no longer attends deliveries because insurance is too expensive. The book is very much a general memoir which includes a lot of her disclosing personal details to her patients in a way I didn't think was appropriate. Seems more about her personal problems than about her patients stories which I always find incredibly unique in my practice. This is just an FYI - certainly not a recommend that you read.
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That's too bad, it sounds like a great premise for a story/memoir.
Oh gosh, I read Blue Cotton Gown and loved it! It really spoke to me -- gave me an insight to struggles I'd never considered and had some really uplifting parts I thought.
I have to agree with Kay Powers. I actually really enjoyed the book. I usually don't read this genre, but it makes me want to read more like it!
Lori, how were its merits based on entertainment value, for someone not in the business?
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