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Lady's Hands, Lion's Heart: A Midwife's Saga (2010)

by Carol Leonard(Favorite Author)

4.16 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0615195504 (ISBN13: 9780615195506)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Bad Beaver Publishing

review 1: Most of the time, I don't both to read books unless I have a reason to believe it will be a 'five start' book. I picked up this book out of curiosity knowing it would have different beliefs from mine. In the end, I give this book three stars because it desperately needed some editing and more describing words. I could imagine what the author was saying because I am a student midwife but I would think that people who are not familiar with birth would need more. The writing is not top notch but wow, what a story! It sure is entertaining! Carol has been through a lot in her life. As a conservative, pro-life Christian, I most certainly do not agree with her choices but I respect the work she has done to bring credibility to midwives. She is a historical figure and Lady's Hands... more, Lion's Heart chronicles major historical happenings in the midwifery world. Every student midwife and every woman thinking about becoming a midwife should read this book, at least eventually. For those that are pro-life, I would recommend reading this book also. It is good to read the opinions from the other side...it is easier to see their folly and have compassion for them. The ending of the book is very sad because life without Christ has no hope! This book does contain accounts of abortion, murder, adultery, abuse, poverty, birth and death. Nothing is stated in explicit detail. A conservative reader will not agree with the choices of the author, but I do believe there is still much to be gained from this book. The explanations of physiological birth are wonderful and I do think many people would choose home birth after reading such a saga. Thankfully, nothing is graphic so I think young people could read this book as long as their maturity level is adequate.
review 2: I plowed through this book after the birth of my third son. I was sequestered to my bedroom for a full week in order to heal and bond with baby. I spent many of my waking hours reading this book. The birth stories are beautiful, and Carol Leonard's voice is so powerful yet relatable. I wish I could meet her someday and hear more of her stories. Of course, I was in tears at the very end. True love stories always get me. less

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