The Midwife's Choice

Written by Delia Parr

Narrated by Kate Forbes

In a time when the traditional ways of medicine are constantly being questioned by new doctors fresh from medical school, midwife Martha Cade tries to balance her life's calling with the demands of her family. Recently reunited with her estranged seventeen-year-old daughter, Martha finds herself torn between guiding her child and allowing her to be an adult. At the same time, she must decide whether she'll risk reopening the heart she'd long closed off to love. Though a small town, Trinity, Pennsylvania, is fraught with secrets, and as a midwife, Martha moves among its people. She knows which homes are filled with light and love, which families have slipped into grief, which wives are unhappy, and which husbands dare to cross lines ... As Martha struggles with the conflicts of being a mother, a midwife, and a woman, she learns the greatest lessons of all--that hope can shine even in the darkest hours, and that faith has a way of making the impossible possible.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Dec 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781490699561

Reviews for The Midwife's Choice

[lamb521 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Title: The Midwife’s Choice (At Home in Trinity #2)Author: Delia ParrPages: 336Year: 2015Publisher: My rating is 5 stars.The series begins with the first novel titled, The Midwife’s Tale where readers are taken back to earlier days when doctors were few and reliance upon midwives was greater. Here continues the story of Widow Martha Cade, practicing her care of women in the town of Trinity. Martha is reunited with her daughter Virginia and has some decisions before her that will impact her future and that of her practice.Martha is faced with caring for a woman who lost a baby in childbirth only to be in need of more serious care when days later she is brought to the widow’s place after being beaten by her husband. The women of the town begin to band together as changes take place in laws and people coming or going from Trinity. Plus Thomas the mayor of Trinity is showing quite an interest in Widow Cade and offering her a future that may include a home.I am really enjoying each novel Delia Parr writes set in the town of Trinity and about being a midwife. I find each story engaging and touching with the themes woven throughout the book. Sometimes I even forget these are fictional books or tales as they seem very lifelike! I look forward to reading book three titled The Midwife’s Dilemma and may peek at some of the other books written by Delia!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

[kris_anderson-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Midwife’s Choice by Delia Parr is the second book in the At Home in Trinity series. Martha Cade (42 and widow) is the midwife to the town of Trinity, Pennsylvania. Martha is a determined, stubborn woman who is very set in her ways (she reminds me of myself). She lives in a room over the confectionary (which is great since she has a penchant for sweets) with Fern and Ivy Lynn. Martha comes home after a difficult birthing case to find her seventeen-year-old daughter, Victoria, has returned home. Victoria had run away with a traveling theatre troupe several months ago, and Martha had been unable to find her (despite her following the troupe). However, Victoria does not wish to stay in Trinity. Victoria wishes to be a writer and has had her first published poem. Will Victoria be able to convince her mother to let her leave again?Martha delivered Nancy Clifford’s stillborn son. This did not cause the baby’s death, Martha reassured the husband, Russell. The woman claimed she fell walking while carrying wood and landed on her stomach (though she did have a lot of bruises). Martha had no reason to doubt her story until a few days later. The townspeople band together to help Nancy and keep her away from her husband (who is a very determined man). Martha is in for a busy time. She has to deal with her daughter, Nancy’s situation, Samuel’s condition has worsened, and Thomas Dillon (he is the town mayor and very much in love with Martha) wants an answer to his question. Read The Midwife’s Choice to catch up on the events in Trinity.The Midwife’s Choice is the second book in the At Home in Trinity series and you really do need to read the first book in order to understand everything that is going on in the book. There are many characters and happenings. The author does try to update the reader in The Midwife’s Choice, but I think it would be beneficial. The Midwife’s Choice is a pleasurable book to read. There are parts where you laugh, cry, and sigh. The book does place a lot of emphasis on prayer and scripture. Faith and prayer are powerful tools (if you believe). The Midwife’s Choice has good characters and a lovely setting. I give The Midwife’s Choice 4 out of 5 stars. I look forward to reading the third book in the At Home in Trinity series. I received a complimentary copy of The Midwife’s Choice from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[elizrdbthspeaks · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

a fast read, a job i considered when younger, thought being a midwife would be a great experience. would not hesitate to check out another book my Delia Parr. i did receieve this book from Bethany House for a honest review. ( :

[alekee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved my return trip to Trinity and spending more time with Martha Cade and the other folks we have come to love here. Victoria has returned home, at least she is safe and sound, and there is a lot more to this young woman’s story.This story is filled with love and there is some tragedy and violence, and the ending is so very surprising, I loved it! A really good read about the use of a midwife in early America before the medical society of doctors took over and they started to disappear for a while.This book does touch on a very sensitive subject and laws were very different in early America. Woman did not have the same standing in society, and the husband was always right. Almost like cattle in that the wife belonged to the husband, and I cringed at who believed in this.There is a bit of romance in the making here, or maybe it has existed for years, even before each had married others, between Martha and Thomas. We wonder if Martha can ever move towards a new life, or will she allow a relationship to build with Thomas.This town will warm your heart and come to rally around a young woman in trouble, loved how they helped her and it will make you smile.Don’t miss this one, it is the second book in the story, but all of the facts are filled in for you, of course the first book is awesome and you will realize that you want more once you have read this one. Enjoy!I received this book through Bethany House Publishers Blogger Program and was not required to give a positive review.