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This is a story about the women of Nova Scotia, their superstitions, long held beliefs, difficult lives and deep dark secrets. Interwoven into the story is a lesson on those who have and those who have not. Dora Rare strikes out on her own and goes against what her parents want for her and finds her own path in life becoming the town's midwife. Her path isnt without controversy as she struggles to do what is right for the town's women and their babies. "The Birth House" is a great story about women, pregnancy, birth and a peak into how things used to be. Definately worth reading!
