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The Midwife
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*Nominated for Christian Retailings Best 2014*The story about a mother who risks everything to save a child not genetically hers . . .The Past -- Graduate student Beth Winslow was sure she was ready to navigate the challenges of becoming a surrogate. But when early tests indicate possible abnormalities with the baby, Beth is unprepared for the parents decision to end the pregnancy -- and for the fierce love she feels for this unborn child. Desperate, she flees the city and seeks refuge at Hopen Haus, a home for unwed mothers deep in a Tennessee Mennonite community.The Present -- As head midwife of Hopen Haus, Rhoda Mummau delivers babies with a confident though stoic ease. Except in rare moments, not even those who work alongside her would guess that each newborn cry, each starry-eyed glance from mother to child, nearly renders a fault through Rhodas heart, reminding her of a past she has carefully concealed.Past and present collide when a young woman named Amelia arrives in the sweeping countryside bearing secrets of her own. As Amelias due date draws near, Rhoda must face her regrets and those she left behind in order for the healing power of love and forgiveness to set them all free. Review "The work of a master storyteller." ~The Christian Manifesto"Jolinaslyrical storytelling absolutely sings--but its her quick-paced plot, complex characters, and insights into the Plain world that made it impossible for me to put The Midwife down." ~Leslie Gould, bestselling author of The Amish Midwife"Jolina weaves abrilliant story that lets us absorb the years and grow with her characters. By the time theyre ready to consider therisk of holding out and thecost of letting go, so are we." ~Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Belle of All Things Southern and author of Heart Wide Open "Masterfully told, The Midwife is a riveting story with enough twists and turns in the plot to surprise any reader -- all while exploring thereal ethical, moral, and emotional issues surrounding surrogacy." ~Saloma Miller Furlong, author of Why I Left the Amish and Bonnet Strings: An Amish Womans Ties to Two Worlds "The Midwife is astunning narrative that explores maternal attachment in all its forms." ~Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of A Woman of Fortune and Mother of Pearl "A story of hope and restoration, The Midwife is atale to be savored." ~Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Chasing Lilacs and The Hatmakers Heart"In The Midwife, Jolina Petersheims thoughtful storytelling illustrates how Gods love can woo us from pain and hiding and into the abundant life He has created." ~Denise Hildreth Jones, bestselling author of Secrets Over Sweet Tea"Englisch and Mennonite worlds collide in this poetically written story, layered with intrigue, mystery, and redemption. Readers are sure to find the gift of hope in the pages of The Midwife." ~Elizabeth Byler Younts, author Amish Historical of Promise to Return About the Author Jolina Petersheim is the bestselling author of The Midwife and The Outcast, whichLibrary Journal called "outstanding . . . fresh and inspirational" in a starred review and named one of the best books of 2013. She holds degrees in English and communication arts from the University of the Cumberlands, and her writing has been featured in venues as varied as radio programs, nonfiction books, and numerous online and print publications. Her blog is syndicated withThe Tennesseans "On Nashville" blog roll, and she also blogs weekly with nine other bestselling authors at Southern Belle View. Jolina and her husband share the same unique Amish and Mennonite heritage that originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but now live in the mountains of Tennessee with their young daughter. Follow Jolina and her blog at jolinapetersheim.com.
*Nominated for Christian Retailings Best 2014*The story about a mother who risks everything to save a child not genetically hers . . .The Past -- Graduate student Beth Winslow was sure she was ready to navigate the challenges of becoming a surrogate. But when early tests indicate possible abnormalities with the baby, Beth is unprepared for the parents decision to end the pregnancy -- and for the fierce love she feels for this unborn child. Desperate, she flees the city and seeks refuge at Hopen Haus, a home for unwed mothers deep in a Tennessee Mennonite community.The Present -- As head midwife of Hopen Haus, Rhoda Mummau delivers babies with a confident though stoic ease. Except in rare moments, not even those who work alongside her would guess that each newborn cry, each starry-eyed glance from mother to child, nearly renders a fault through Rhodas heart, reminding her of a past she has carefully concealed.Past and present collide when a young woman named Amelia arrives in the sweeping countryside bearing secrets of her own. As Amelias due date draws near, Rhoda must face her regrets and those she left behind in order for the healing power of love and forgiveness to set them all free. Review "The work of a master storyteller." ~The Christian Manifesto"Jolinaslyrical storytelling absolutely sings--but its her quick-paced plot, complex characters, and insights into the Plain world that made it impossible for me to put The Midwife down." ~Leslie Gould, bestselling author of The Amish Midwife"Jolina weaves abrilliant story that lets us absorb the years and grow with her characters. By the time theyre ready to consider therisk of holding out and thecost of letting go, so are we." ~Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, Belle of All Things Southern and author of Heart Wide Open "Masterfully told, The Midwife is a riveting story with enough twists and turns in the plot to surprise any reader -- all while exploring thereal ethical, moral, and emotional issues surrounding surrogacy." ~Saloma Miller Furlong, author of Why I Left the Amish and Bonnet Strings: An Amish Womans Ties to Two Worlds "The Midwife is astunning narrative that explores maternal attachment in all its forms." ~Kellie Coates Gilbert, author of A Woman of Fortune and Mother of Pearl "A story of hope and restoration, The Midwife is atale to be savored." ~Carla Stewart, award-winning author of Chasing Lilacs and The Hatmakers Heart"In The Midwife, Jolina Petersheims thoughtful storytelling illustrates how Gods love can woo us from pain and hiding and into the abundant life He has created." ~Denise Hildreth Jones, bestselling author of Secrets Over Sweet Tea"Englisch and Mennonite worlds collide in this poetically written story, layered with intrigue, mystery, and redemption. Readers are sure to find the gift of hope in the pages of The Midwife." ~Elizabeth Byler Younts, author Amish Historical of Promise to Return About the Author Jolina Petersheim is the bestselling author of The Midwife and The Outcast, whichLibrary Journal called "outstanding . . . fresh and inspirational" in a starred review and named one of the best books of 2013. She holds degrees in English and communication arts from the University of the Cumberlands, and her writing has been featured in venues as varied as radio programs, nonfiction books, and numerous online and print publications. Her blog is syndicated withThe Tennesseans "On Nashville" blog roll, and she also blogs weekly with nine other bestselling authors at Southern Belle View. Jolina and her husband share the same unique Amish and Mennonite heritage that originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, but now live in the mountains of Tennessee with their young daughter. Follow Jolina and her blog at jolinapetersheim.com.
