
Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation
Stephen Joseph and Johannes Lehmann
Book
Biochar is the carbon-rich product which occurs when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues)...

In Harmony
Book
The root of all madness is an unbearable truth… At seventeen, Willow Holloway’s life was torn...

Angry Shark Simulator 3D
Games and Entertainment
App
For the first time, YOU get to be on the evil side, become a vicious blood thirsty SHARK. With all...

I Dig It Expeditions
Games and Entertainment
App
ON SALE FOR THE HOLIDAYS! "This game surpasses many titles on both DS and PSP" - Go! Go! Mob,...

The Antiquarian
Book
A Los Angeles Times Best of Summer pick An Amazon Best Book of the Month (Mystery, Thriller &...

Monster: A Novel of Extreme Horror and Gore
Book
There are scenes of domestic abuse. But hidden underneath it all is also a chilling story. Please do...

Under Her Spell
Book
When a series of failed relationships and business ventures has Monica Jackson doubting her...
Adult Contemporary Romance

The Counsel of the Cunning (Roger Viceroy #2)
Book
Author of Give Place to Wrath—Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalist & American Book Fest...
Mystery

Morgan Sheppard (936 KP) created a post
Sep 21, 2022 (Updated Sep 21, 2022)

Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Secret Midwife in Books
Aug 6, 2023
Although a work of fiction, the author bases her characters on real people who went through the horrors of World War II some of whom miraculously survived when millions of others did not.
The Secret Midwife focuses on the stories of Emelia and Aleksy. Emelia is a midwife who risks her life supporting ALL women regardless of race or religion to give birth safely. Aleksy is a doctor who tries to save his town during occupation. Unfortunately, both were discovered and transported to the hell-hole that was Auschwitz however, they continued to try and care and help their fellow prisoners despite having no resources or equipment and the ongoing risk of immediate selection and execution.
As you can imagine, this is an emotional, harrowing and heart-breaking story but it's also one of bravery and how, despite the ongoing threats, some people did everything they could to help ease the suffering of those around them and whilst Emelia, Aleksy and some of the other characters aren't real people, they and their story will stay with me for some time.
Highly recommended to those of you who enjoy reading historical fiction; this is a must read and I have to thank Amazon Publishing UK, Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Secret Midwife.