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Midwives (Oprah's Book Club)

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • This modern classic from the author of The Flight Attendant is a compulsively readable novel that explores questions of human responsibility that are as fundamental to our society now as they were when the book was first published. A selection of Oprah's original Book Club that has sold more than two million copies. On an icy winter night in an isolated house in rural Vermont, a seasoned midwife named Sibyl Danforth takes desperate measures to save a baby’s life. She performs an emergency cesarean section on a mother she believes has died of stroke. But what if—as Sibyl's assistant later charges—the patient wasn't already dead? The ensuing trial bears the earmarks of a witch hunt, forcing Sibyl to face the antagonism of the law, the hostility of traditional doctors, and the accusations of her own conscience. Exploring the complex and emotional decisions surrounding childbirth, Midwives engages, moves, and transfixes us as only the very best novels ever do. Look for Chris Bohjalian's new novel, The Lioness! Read more


Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage; First Edition (November 8, 1998)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 374 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0375706771


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 56


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1150L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.6 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #107,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #420 in Legal Thrillers (Books) #1,193 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #7,806 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • wow
The writing of the book was so engaging I couldn’t stop once I started. I will say at times this was hard to read, because the subject matter was really dark. I love it though thought the whole thing was very well done. Even by the end you are supposed to draw your own conclusions as to weather you think Sybil is guilty or not. I highly recommend the audiobook. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 10, 2022 by Erica Waclawski
    • a Riveting Read
I couldn’t put this book down. A well written, articulate story in a daughter’s voice of her mother’s ordeal as a midwife. Filled with compassion, family, friendships and the tremendous courage of humanity. I highly recommend this book.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2022 by Carol Benson, Author, "5 Steps to Thrive: Reveal Any Crisis as Opportunity"
    • Raises questions to make for a great discussion
Review originally posted on my blog at westmetromommy.blogspot.com 4.0 Stars I actually first read this book over a decade ago when Oprah Winfrey chose it for her book club. All I really remembered of it was that it was set in Vermont, a midwife is on trial because a mother died, it is told from the daughter's point of view, and that it was a solid book that pretty much left me after I had turned the last page. Obviously, I was going to need to re-read it for my book club. Because so much has happened in my life since I first read this book (moved to the east coast, moved back to the west coast, went through 3 jobs, got married, had 2 kids), I think my experiences enhanced what I read in this book. Unlike my first reading, this time the book stayed with me after I finished it--and it is still with me. There is no argument that Bohjalian is a skilled writer--his prose is deep, but still readable. I enjoyed how he structured the book, with the main narration coming from Sibyl's daughter, but each chapter being prefaced with Sibyl's own words. The last half of the book mostly takes place in the courtroom and, as a reader, I felt as if I was a member of the jury. I did not especially like Sibyl, but I understood her. I understood what drove her to midwifery and what led her to the fateful decision that landed her in a manslaughter trial. Sibyl's daughter, Connie, is exactly what I would picture a girl of her age who finds herself in her position would be. I do wish, however, that Sibyl's husband, Rand, was fleshed out a bit more. I will say that I have questions about this book. Are non-certified midwives really as self-trained as Sibyl was? Does the medical community really have it out for midwives? Did Sibyl really do the best that she could? I'm looking forward to my book club discussion on this book because there will be at least one doctor with us. All in all, this was a great book for me to re-read and I think it will be an excellent selection for our book club. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2013 by StoryAddict
    • Wow...just wow !
This is one of those books that I never wanted to end...like I legitimately forced myself to stop reading this book and started another just so I could keep coming back to read it! So many emotions...sorrow, fear, happiness, surprise, disgust, disappointment and I could go on and on...coming from a large family and having a Mom that was all about birthing her children without any medical interventions (although she never gave birth at home) makes this book hit home a bit harder than it would have if I wasn't so familiar with the birthing process. I am the oldest of six...the youngest of my siblings being 21 YEARS younger than me. I also have had formal medical training- I give this book 15/5 stars. I actually may just go back to page one and re-read it right now! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 19, 2022 by Planderson
    • Excellent glance into the practice ...
Oprah recommended this book, and being a nurse I found the topic very intriguing. Nothing like curling up on the chaise lounge with a hot cup of cocoa, my favorite blanket, and a some good old fashioned medical malpractice! Factually, this lady is not a doctor, not even a nurse, but rather a just a simple midwife who loves nothing more than going from home to home in her small Vermont community helping bring new life into the world. She is a master at what she does. Her name is Sybil and she is somewhat of a Hippie. I enjoyed her character very much. The story is told in the view point of her teenage daughter, Connie, which adds a nice perspective and richness to the story. It really helps to get the point across of how horrifying and stressful things can be in situations like this; how much a trial can take its toll on a family. I particularly enjoyed the characters, especially Sybil's lawyer. The author really does a great job of helping you get to know the characters involved. The characters in the story are well developed. The thick of the book, the part that you can't wait to get to, is the re-cap that lead to murder charges to begin with! The intense labor! The storm! The split second decision! The accusations .... All in all this was a good book. My only complaint was the ending; not that it did or didn't end good or bad, but that it just sort of ended. I was left feeling that there just should have been something ... more. It would not keep me from reading it again. A very good story! So if you are looking for a book with great texture, thick meaty center, and sweet glaze to satisfy your mental appetite, then I will highly recommend this novel by Chris Bohjalian. Hopefully, like me, it will have you googling to see if this was based on a true story! ~*~ Rhea ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 31, 2012 by Rhea
    • Thought provoking
This is not the sort of book I usually read. However, I read it about 10 years ago and, when solicited recommendations by my book club, this was my nomination. It was every bit as good the second time around. I hope you read it and enjoy it as much as I did.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 6, 2022 by Wildjag

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