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Topic Name The Secrets of Midwives by Sally Hepworth
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The Secrets of Midwives


A story that will hold you captivated until the very end.
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An interview with Sally Hepworth

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Jan. 02, 2016
by davinamw

Did you learn anything new about midwifery, birthing, or pregnancy in general while reading this novel?

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Feb. 14, 2016
by bettyt

Put yourself in the position of different characters. How would you react if you were faced with their situations? Were there certain characters that you felt especially sympathetic towards? Were there others with whom you disagreed?

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Feb. 10, 2016
by bettyt

Did you find Floss's flashbacks to her past insightful?

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Feb. 03, 2016
by rosemarys

Were you surprised when he the father of Neva's baby was finally revealed?

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Jan. 29, 2016
by tracyb

Do you agree or disagree with Grace's views of delivering a baby in a hospital versus a birthing center versus at home?

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Jan. 29, 2016
by tracyb

Floss' Choice

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Jan. 25, 2016
by kdowney25

How does Grace and Neva's relationship change?

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Jan. 23, 2016
by bettyt

Have you or anyone you know birthed a baby in a non-hospital setting, and if so, what was the experience like?

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Jan. 22, 2016
by LindaB.

Why do you think Grace feels "a pleasant surge of adrenaline" at Neva refusing to reveal the identity of her baby's father?

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Jan. 21, 2016
by rosemarys

Do you think mother-daughter relationships are inherently challenging?

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Jan. 20, 2016
by mhayes

What did you think of Grace's decision to continue to deliver babies secretly during her suspension?

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Jan. 19, 2016
by debbielmc

Did you have any guesses as to what Floss's secret was? Did your predictions change as the story was revealed?

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Jan. 19, 2016
by debbielmc

In your opinion, what is it that defines a family? What creates a familial bond?

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Jan. 19, 2016
by tracyb

Did having all three women's viewpoints give you a richer picture of the women's individual stories?

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Jan. 17, 2016
by jodig

Mietta's Father

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Jan. 16, 2016
by juliaa

Do you think Grace did the right thing during the birth? What would you have done in her position?

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Jan. 16, 2016
by juliaa

What a lovely book!

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Jan. 16, 2016
by juliaa

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