A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Review
Laura Thatcher Ullrich is to be commended for taking a very long, handwritten manuscript and revealing to us the essence of Martha Ballard and the life she lived in Maine. Those who appreciate history and, in particular, the often untold stories of women in history, will get a glimpse inside the world of women in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It's remarkable that Martha Ballard kept a diary and even more astounding that it didn't end up in the trash. Through Martha's eyes we see her life as a wife, mother, friend and midwife. We see the strife and disappointments, those moments of happiness as her children are married and "go to housekeeping." As was pointed out by the author, had there not been a diary, nothing would have been known about Martha Ballard or the role she played in her community. I highly recommend this book.
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A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Overview
Drawing on the diaries of a midwife and healer in eighteenth-century Maine, this intimate history illuminates the medical practices, household economies, religious rivalries, and sexual mores of the New England frontier.
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