What a great
book. So very interesting. It’s about Patience Hester a midwife who has
a practice during the beginning of World War II. Her husband is a conscientious objector but won’t
register for the draft as one. He served
during World War I and he absolutely doesn’t want to kill anyone. He puts his family in a very uncomfortable
position as he an be jailed for this.
Bitsy, Patience’s old friend comes back to Hope River and she helps a
lot with the midwife business and supports her friend. Bitsy happens to be African American. She brings a young man with her who she
treats as her son. She does get a job in
the factory that makes things for the war, falls in love with the boss who
happens to be white and that’s another problem because they wish to marry. That in many states is illegal. The story was very interesting from the
beginning to the end. I found the book
enthralling and a fast read. I loved the
book. I have never read the other books
in this series and that didn’t keep me from enjoying this book. I do hope at some point to read the
others. Great book!
I receive the
book from Good Reads and the publisher as promotional material for which I’m
publishing this review which is my own opinion.
Description as
Found On Good Reads:
Welcome back
to Hope River in New York Times 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. But though the Great Depression is behind them, troubles are not, for Europe is at war…and it can only be a matter of time before the U.S. enters the fray.
And while some are eager to join the fight, Patience’s husband, Daniel, is not. Daniel is a patriot—but he saw too much bloodshed during the First World War, and has vowed never to take up arms again.
His stance leaves Patience and their four children vulnerable—to the neighbors who might judge them, and to the government, who imprison Daniel for his beliefs.
Patience must support their family and fight for her husband’s release despite her own misgivings. And with need greater than ever, she must also keep her practice running during this tumultuous time…relying on generous friends, like Bitsy, who has returned to Hope River, stalwart neighbors, and her own indomitable strength to see them all through
The women of Hope River trust midwife Patience Hester, whose skill in delivering babies is known for miles around. But though the Great Depression is behind them, troubles are not, for Europe is at war…and it can only be a matter of time before the U.S. enters the fray.
And while some are eager to join the fight, Patience’s husband, Daniel, is not. Daniel is a patriot—but he saw too much bloodshed during the First World War, and has vowed never to take up arms again.
His stance leaves Patience and their four children vulnerable—to the neighbors who might judge them, and to the government, who imprison Daniel for his beliefs.
Patience must support their family and fight for her husband’s release despite her own misgivings. And with need greater than ever, she must also keep her practice running during this tumultuous time…relying on generous friends, like Bitsy, who has returned to Hope River, stalwart neighbors, and her own indomitable strength to see them all through
