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PRAISE FROM READERS:
"A
charming glimpse of a unique mother-daughter relationship. . . . a great gift for a
pregnant woman, expecting grandmother, or midwife. It just makes for warm and
wonderful reading."
--
Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM; "The Web Midwife"
"I read straight through it! So many of my generation have daughters who are
deliberately single mothers so I recognized many of the arguments of mother and
daughter. Thank you for your excellent first publication." -- Katherine
Art, Evanston, IL
"I could hardly wait to turn the
page and see what the other one would respond back, and it's wonderful how over time, each
began to accept what the other one was saying or doing. Take time and read this book. It
will help you develop your thoughts with your Mom or daughter and give you ways to begin
having a better relationship." -- Mary Holland, Groveton, TX
"There were times that I laughed out
loud while reading this book, especially about the midwife/doctor issue. . . . it sounded
so much like my mom, and Elizabeth responded just like I would have. And Joyce's advice
was sound yet supportive. Thank you so much for sharing these memories with us."
-- Blair Wright, Phoenix, Arizona
"An exceptional work . . . . A Special Delivery
is an excellent example of the
miracle of life, not just the life Elizabeth was
carrying, but the life Joyce and she were leading -- separately yet together -- from
afar. Revealing, enlightening, a very good read!" -- Theri Hughes,
California
"I found the book to be delightful and inspiring. . . . I
didn't put [it] down for a single moment 'til I finished it! The story was great and
imagining the scenery in New Zealand and Vermont helps the reader feel a part of the
story. . . .Delightful, heartwarming, truly a wonderful book of reality and unconditional
love." -- Books That Make A Difference, www.iVillage.com
"I didn't understand the role of the
midwife until I read A Special Delivery . .
. . Like the mom in
the book, I had a preconceived idea of what a midwife could do and how a midwife would
respond in a high-risk situation. After reading this book, I have a much higher
comfort level with the role of the midwife in providing prenatal care and delivery."
-- Karen Sawyer, Expecting Community Producer, www.parentsoup.com
"I STRONGLY recommend this book. It's an incredible journey through Elizabeth's
pregnancy and how close a bond she and her mother have from such a great distance and also
how the two generations think differently about things." --
Pamela D., iVillage Community Leader,
Cleveland, OH
"A Special Delivery
offers a fascinating look at the
mother-daughter relationship, exploring cross-cultural and generation gap issues along the
way. Expectant mothers and grandmothers will find delight in the many details that
are
usually left out of books on this subject." -- Sandra
Martz, editor, When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple
"[A] gift to all who seek a better understanding of families. Because of their remarkable ability to communicate about daily activities and feelings— even when they differ sharply in their views—the writing is exceedingly vivid and utterly engaging. With the arrival of this Special Delivery, readers can expect a rare and memorable treat. It is a splendid book and it deserves wide attention." -- Hope Jensen Leichter, Ph.D., Elbenwood Professor and Director, Elbenwood Center for the Study of the Family as Educator, Teacher's College, Columbia University