It's not a novel but it's by far the most challenging and thought-provoking
book I've ever read regarding the current provision of maternity care and
womens experiences, and thats Misconceptions by Naomi Wolf. A colleague
thought her very angry and negative, but I barely took a breath while I read
it. Im sure its a very real representation of many womens experiences. I
read it as a first year student, and it completely changed my outlook.
Should be compulsory in med school for anyone contemplating obstetrics!!
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From: "Soo Downe" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:59 AM
Subject: Re: A Novel Curriculum
Fab idea Judith - indeed, Im sure Ive seen a really fascinating academic
paper about the use of novels in midwifery teaching recently - does anyone
know the ref off hand? Or did you write it Judith?
I like the suggested books - Holly Kennedy has also done an analysis of
childbirth issues in the video of Gone with the Wind, so maybe the novel
could be another one to add to the list?
all the best
Soo
>>> "Sunderland, Judith" <[log in to unmask]> 02/13/08 11:44 am >>>
A change of subject, but one triggered by Soo's mention of 'The Memory
Keeper's Daughter'. I too was about to highlight this novel an example
of 'something' used to render the woman unconscious during the birth of
her twins.
I am interested in the use of novels as part of the reading list for
midwifery students. I frequently recommend novels that I think
illustrate particular concepts or ideas for students. I usually suggest
they read these novels when they have time after they have finished
their course, however I' m beginning to think about including some of
these on the reading lists that students are given. Going some way
maybe to saying it's ok to be reading material other than text books.
What do other people think and what books would you suggest?
My most often suggested are, Vera Drake, The Red Tent, Small Island and
maybe now The Memory Keepers Daughter.
Judith Sunderland
Midwifery Lecturer
020 7040 5490
20 Bartholomew Close
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