I love this genre. I was captivated by the author's tone and attention to detail. After I finished this book, I was inspired to learn more about woman's rights or lack of during the late 1800's. Really fascinating. Highly recommend.

This book led to some discussion about women\'s rights and abortions.

Enjoyable and fairly quick read despite it’s length, but it didn’t quite live up to its promise based on the first few chapters. Has a similar feel to a Catherine Cookson novel, orphan girl faces adversity at every turn except takes place in turn of the century New York instead of England, but missing a layer of detail that would have considerably enriched the story. As employed here, the diary format leaves you wanting more information. Given the time period, the location, the cast of characters and the story line, (still so relevant today) this could have been a must-read, but while there is a lot of story in this thick book, there wasn’t enough exposition to push it to the next level. I would still recommend it for the unusual plot and our book club was still able to use it as a springboard for an interesting conversation.

Axie Muldoon has a most interesting life. Being sent off on an Orphan Train at a young age, she using her common knowledge and the wisdom of older women to become a renowned midwife. Fascinating story!

Fast moving. A love story intertwined with women's issue of abortion and the right to giving birth safety during the mid 1800s. Historical novel that will leave you thinking about many issues.

Loving this book so far and I'm only a couple of chapters in. It pulls you deep into the story. Good choice Kaz ????