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Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Books

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich - A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812

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On the basis of a diary, Ulrich gives the reader an intimate and densely imagined portrait of the industrious and reticent Martha Ballard and her society--a portrait that sheds light on its medical practices, religious squabbles and sexual mores. A winner of the Pulitzer Prize.

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On the basis of a diary, Ulrich gives the reader an intimate and densely imagined portrait of the industrious and reticent Martha Ballard and her society--a portrait that sheds light on its medical practices, religious squabbles and sexual mores. A winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
 

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A Midwife's Tale is pretty interesting

by  lyagushka ,  Oct 25, 2004
77 out of 77 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Provides an invaluable understanding of early American settler life
Cons: Very much a slow starter
The Bottom Line: An important story told by a quiet voice.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 is a slow starter but ultimately a worthwhile read. The book is an exegesis of a rare document of life in late 18th century Maine. Martha...
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A Surprisingly Interesting Account of an Eighteenth Century Midwife

by  chelledun ,  Apr 6, 2006
55 out of 55 people found this review helpful.
Pros: Martha is a lovable character, great research, interesting topics
Cons: none for me
The Bottom Line: This is one of the better biographies I have read and I highly recommend it.
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Review: I am beginning to consider myself a minor expert on A Midwife s Tale. Over the course of the past two weeks I have read the book, discussed it in class, seen the PBS movie based on the book, and had breakfast with the author, Laurel Thatcher...
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