Patricia Harman draws on over thirty years of experience as a midwife and nurse-midwife. Her extensive practice, encompassing births in rural communes and teaching hospitals, offers a unique perspective on the lives of women and families. Harman's work is characterized by a deep commitment to compassionate care and practical expertise. Her writing reflects a profound understanding not only of the birthing process but also of the human stories interwoven with it.
The USA Today bestselling author of The Midwife of Hope River returns with a heartfelt sequel, a novel teeming with life and full of humor and warmth, one that celebrates the human spirit. The Great Depression has hit West Virginia hard.
Call The Midwife meets The Help in this debut novel featuring Patience Murphy, a midwife in the 1930s struggling against disease, poverty, prejudices - and her own haunting past - to bring new life into the world.
Welcome back to Hope River in USA Today bestselling author Patricia Harman's newest novel as midwife Patience Hester, along with her family and friends, face the challenges of the home front during World War II. The women of Hope River trust midwife Patience Hester, whose skill in delivering babies is known for miles around.