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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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A Midwife's Tale is pretty interesting

Date of Review:  Oct 25, 2004
The Bottom Line: An important story told by a quiet voice.
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 Ballard...
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A Surprisingly Interesting Account of an Eighteenth Century Midwife

Date of Review:  Apr 6, 2006
The Bottom Line: This is one of the better biographies I have read and I highly recommend it.
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 Ulrich...
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Authors Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
Nonfiction Category Biography & Autobiography
Nonfiction Subcategory Unknown
Awards 1991 Bancroft Prize

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  Christian Science Monitor: "Along with its depictions of a strong and generous feminine society, Ballard's diary offers none of the stereotypical notions of female gatherings. It is devoid of cattiness or gossip....Fortunately, Ulrich uses only snippets of Ballard's diary to illustrate her point, rather than reprinting long passages from the often tedious journal....But ultimately it is Ballard's matter-of-fact voice the reader is left with--sharing a tale of spirit and community, a testament to the perspicacity and resilience of women."

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  Format: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage Books (June 01, 1991)
Measurements: 8"(h) x 5.25"(w) x 1"(d), 0.85 lbs.
ISBN: 9780679733768
 

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