The Midwife's Revolt by Jodi Daynard Review and Giveaway!!!

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“A charming, unexpected, and decidedly different view of the Revolutionary War.”

—Publishers Weekly

Book Description: The Midwife’s Revolt takes the reader on a journey to the founding days of America. It follows one woman’s path, Lizzie Boylston, from her grieving days of widowhood after Bunker Hill, to her deepening friendship with Abigail Adams and midwifery, and finally to her dangerous work as a spy for the Cause. A novel rich in historical detail, The Midwife’s Revolt opens a window onto the real lives of colonial women.

 

Jodi Daynard’s historical fiction The Midwife’s Revolt has eared a 4.8 out of 5 stars on Amazon and praise from libraries, historical associations and is even featured at The Museum of the American Revolution.

“This humorous, exciting and touching story retells the familiar saga of the Revolutionary War in a stunning new way that feels fresh and alive.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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Review: 
I love reading about strong women, and that is what this book is all about. Lizzie lost her spouse, but she was determined to make a difference. She was a great spy for the cause, and I loved her passion. The history in this book was phenomenal. I can not believe how true to facts the author was able to write this book. I actually learned a few things too. I also really enjoyed the take on being Abigail Adams friend. To read about her as a friend, rather than the wife of a president. The true account of Abigail having a miscarriage, and now knowing what role the Adams played in the history of the United States, made me wonder what would be different if the baby lived. The fact that Abigail was involved with the small pox vaccine proves what a big problem small pox was. The disease knew no restraint, anyone could be affected and many were. 1775 to 1778 were years deep in the history of my country. I loved the way the author did this time period justice. So many people were spies, and so few of them get credit. Even though Lizzie is a character the author created the world that Lizzie lived in was not. The Boylston family name is huge in Massachusetts, and living in the neighbouring state of Connecticut, I knew the name right away.  I definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants to take a journey back to the 1700's. It is fun to read about the past in a fun way, Rather than in a textbook. I am definitely giving this book a 5/5 and wish I could give it more. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.

 

About the Author: Jodi Daynard is a writer of fiction, essays, and criticism. Her work has appeared in numerous periodicals, including The New York Times Book Review, The Village Voice, The Paris Review, Agni, New England Review and in several anthologies. She is the author of The Place Within: Portraits of the American Landscape by 20 Contemporary Writers (W. W. Norton). Ms. Daynard’s essays have been nominated for several prizes and mentioned in Best American Essays. She has taught writing at Harvard University, M.I.T., and in the MFA program at Emerson College, and served for seven years as Fiction Editor at Boston Review. She is a member of the National Book Critics Circle, The National Women’s Book Association, and the Author’s Guild. The Midwife’s Revolt is her first novel.
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