Patricia Harman schöpft aus über dreißig Jahren Erfahrung als Hebamme und Krankenschwester. Ihre umfangreiche Praxis, die Geburten in ländlichen Kommunen und Lehrkrankenhäusern umfasst, bietet eine einzigartige Perspektive auf das Leben von Frauen und Familien. Harmans Arbeit zeichnet sich durch ein tiefes Engagement für mitfühlende Fürsorge und praktische Expertise aus. Ihr Schreiben spiegelt ein tiefes Verständnis nicht nur für den Geburtsprozess, sondern auch für die menschlichen Geschichten wider, die damit verwoben sind.
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.
From the USA Today bestselling author of the Hope River series comes a new contemporary midwife novel. Say “goodbye” to your old life, and “hello” to the life you’ve been waiting for… Midwife Clara Perry is accustomed to comforting her pregnant patients…calming fathers-to-be as they anxiously await the birth of their children…ensuring the babies she delivers come safely into the world. But when Clara’s life takes a nosedive, she realizes she hasn’t been tending to her own needs and does something drastic: she runs away and starts over again in a place where no one knows her or the mess she’s left behind in West Virginia. Heading to Sea Gull Island—a tiny, remote Canadian island—Clara is ready for anything. Well, almost. She left her passport back home, and the only way she can enter Canada is by hitching a ride on a snowmobile and illegally crossing the border. Deciding to reinvent herself, Clara takes a new identity—Sara Livingston, a writer seeking solitude. But there’s no avoiding the outside world. The residents are friendly, and draw “Sara” into their lives and confidences. She volunteers at the local medical clinic, using her midwifery skills, and forms a tentative relationship with a local police officer. But what will happen if she lets down her guard and reveals the real reason why she left her old life? One lesson soon becomes clear: no matter how far you run, you can never really hide from your past.
Set in a unique adventure without traditional villains, this story explores survival after a shipwreck. Aimed at young readers and families, it encourages discussions on profound themes such as birth, death, racial diversity, climate change, loneliness, courage, family, and hope. This sequel in the Lost on Hope Island series offers a captivating narrative that engages fans of Harman's previous works while promoting meaningful conversations between parents and children.
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.
In this deeply moving memoir, the author shares her journey of living freely and authentically while facing various challenges. Through her experiences, she discovers her true calling as a midwife, highlighting the transformative power of embracing one's passions. The narrative emphasizes resilience and the beauty of natural living, offering an inspiring perspective on personal growth and fulfillment.
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.