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Description
An arresting portrait of the struggles that women faced for control of their own bodies, The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare—the first daughter in five generations of Rares. As apprentice to the outspoken Acadian midwife Miss Babineau, Dora learns to assist the women of an isolated... read more
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Cast of Characters/Important People
- Dora Rare: main character a midwife in training
- Dr. Thomas: Doctor in a nearby town
- Miss Babineau: Add a description of this character.
- Archer Bigelow
- Ginny Jessup
- Hart Bigelow
First Sentence
Ever since I can remember, people have had more than enough to say about me.
Table of Contents
Authors & Contributors
- Ami McKay (Author)
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