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Twelve Babies on a Bike - Audio Book

Author
Dot May Dunn
Genre
Media
Audio Book
Publisher
Orion
ISBN
978-140912472
Audio Extract
Reviewer
Vicky

Synopsis

It's 1957, and in a shattered post-war world, life goes on. Dot, a pupil midwife, negotiates the streets on her trusty old bicycle - come rain or shine - to help women in need. Living and working under the supervision of the strict Mrs O'Reilly, she must complete her training with twelve deliveries: there's Mrs Wardle who lives in a seedy slum; the eighth Clarke baby, born in an unusual place; the superstitious Wests, desperate for a boy; baby Murphy who is received with laughter; and brothel-worker Mrs Maloney. Amid lectures, textbooks and university dances, Dot must saddle up at any time of the day and night to attend deliveries. But just when she thinks she's got the measure of the job, fate deals her an unexpected hand...

Review

This book brought back some wonderful memories of my time as a pupil midwife a decade later in 1968! It is also very different to Jennifer Worth books about her own midwifery experiences in late 40s early 50s.

Dot's autobiography gives us a wonderful slice of life in 1957, as she rides her bike from one delivery to the next in an attempt to get her twelve deliveries on district for her final exam. I so remember doing the same as well and writing each delivery in my book as Dot does!

Sara Poyzer brings to life in a most vibrant way, Dot's journey to each delivery and the people she comes in contact with. I more than highly recommend this audio book.

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