Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
The novel explores the complexities of medical ethics and personal responsibility through the story of a midwife named Sibyl Danforth, who faces a legal and moral crisis after a home birth goes tragically wrong. Set in rural Vermont, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of Sibyl's daughter, Connie, who reflects on the events that led to her mother's trial for involuntary manslaughter. The story delves into themes of trust, the power dynamics between traditional medicine and midwifery, and the impact of a single moment on a family's life, as it examines the fine line between life and death and the profound consequences of human error.
- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 372
- Original Language
- English
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