Chris Bohjalian

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About Midwives

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Overview

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Midwives Summary

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Background

Midwives Background

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Chapter Summaries & Analyses

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Prologue-Part 1

Midwives Prologue-Part 1 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 6-9

Midwives Part 2, Chapters 6-9 Summary & Analysis

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Part 2, Chapters 10-13

Midwives Part 2, Chapters 10-13 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3, Chapters 14-17

Midwives Part 3, Chapters 14-17 Summary & Analysis

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Part 3, Chapters 18-22

Midwives Part 3, Chapters 18-22 Summary & Analysis

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Character Analysis

Midwives Character Analysis

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Themes

Midwives Themes

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Symbols & Motifs

Midwives Symbols & Motifs

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Important Quotes

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Book Club Questions

Midwives Book Club Questions