Since I haven't received any replies to the post that I made in "Recommended Reading", I thought that I might bring this down here to see if I got a few more responses. After all, these aren't really "academic" books, but reading aimed at the general population. These books are for "entertainment" purposes generally.
Summer seems to have started early this year. It's already hot and humid, and in my free time, all my body wants to do is pick up a good book and read read read. I'm definitely in my "Summer Read Mode." I dare not go on Amazon anymore because that "one-click order button" is really getting dangerous for me! :)
A few years ago I read "Baby Catcher" by Peggy Vincent. I loved the book but I've read it soooo many times - I need something new. Over the weekend, I ordered "The Diary of a Midwife" and "Immaculate Deception II" (Susanne Arms). They will arrive tomorrow, but I'm just wondering if anyone has ever read them. Have I made some good book choices here? If you've read them, what did you think? Is "Diary" anything like "Baby Catcher"? How do they compare?
Even though these books are already on their way, I'm wondering if I've made some good choice and curious to what I have to look forward to. Any comments are appreciated. After I've read them, I'll post a little review here if anyone is interested.
If you've got a book that's "easy" summer reading material, please share if you think that it's worth it. Yes, I know that we have a sticky for books, but I didn't get any replies, and I'm looking for books that aren't really academic in nature, although I really learn a lot from any book that I read - especially if it applies to OB. Thank you!
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This is mostly nonfiction that I have read, or from my wishlist:
A Midwife's Tale : The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 I read part of this and then got too busy with schoolwork. Kind of dry but good.
Thank you Mitchsmom. Wonderful list. In fact, I think that I'm just going to cut and paste your list and make it my wish list on Amazon. :chuckle Sounds like they'd make a great library in and of itself.
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