“Holloway’s engaging and respectful inquiry, direct and quiet, is told with confidence. “Seen through Holloway’s eyes, Monique’s life is as compelling as any novel.” - Entertainment Weekly I’ve adopted it for my psychological anthropology course.” - Ron Reminick, Cleveland State University “This is a beautiful story and an experiential journey through the profession of midwifery. For students or teachers of African studies or anthropology, Holloway incorporates information about kinship systems, religion and witchcraft, familial and traditional power relationships, and decision-making processes that affect marriages, jobs, women’s status, childbearing, and community self-help projects.” - African Studies Review Although the subtitle and a great deal of the story focus on midwifery, and infant and maternal morbidity and mortality, the narrative goes further. “The multiple themes and issues voiced in this narrative provide a useful point of dialogue and reflection for many audiences. “Readers will find this memoir emotionally moving, beautifully written, and highly informative.” - Journal of Community Health “If you are looking for a book to attract new anthropology majors, this is it!” - Susan Bodnar-Deren, Sussex County Community College
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