Bookmarked Memories: Apr 3, 2011

I have been a long time fan of Diane Chamberlain, her books are very compelling. Lots of drama, insight and emotional connections between characters that are relate-able. After talking with Diane, she offered to send me an ARC of The Midwife's Confessions to rate and review. I was more than thrilled. This is my first ARC and I am glad that I was able to read a book from one of my favorite authors.

Take a look at the Synopsis and My Review below. The Midwife's Confession is available on April 26th 2011 in paperback and May 1st 2011 for ereaders.

The Midwife's Confessions (ARC)
Author: Diane Chamberlain
Pages: 416

Synopsis (from Goodreads): 'I don't know how to tell you what I did.' The unfinished letter is the only clue Tara and Emerson have to the reason behind Noelle's suicide. Everything they knew about Noelle - her calling as a midwife, her passion for causes, her love for her family - described a woman who embraced life. But they didn't know everything. Because the unaddressed letter reveals a terrible secret...and a legacy of guilt that changes everything they thought they knew about the woman who delivered their children. A legacy that will irrevocably change their own lives - and the life of a desperate stranger - forever. Diane Chamberlain gets to the heart of the story

My Review:
Diane Chamberlain did it again, she NEVER disappoints!!!
I found myself reading The Midwife's Confessions into the wee hours of the night, I simply could not put it down. I was particularly excited about reading this book because as a psychology student, I have an interest in the topics that are being addressed; suicide, guilt, medical complications, etc.
         I have always been a fan of books where a read gets to read about several different character's viewpoints and that is exactly what Diane did with The Midwife's Confession. She takes us deep inside a characters thoughts, feelings and emotions towards the events that are rapidly taking place in their lives. Somehow, and I don't know how she does it, Diane is able to carefully interweave these characters lives and stories into one; although they may not know it, their lives are all connected in one way or another. There is a bit of mystery added; I found myself trying to continuously guess at what events may take place or which characters may be involved.
       All in all, The Midwife's Confessions is a must read for those of you who are interested in Adult Fiction with strong characters, psychological events, emotions, and a page turning plot!

Take a look at Diane Chamberlain Website and Blog: http://www.dianechamberlain.com/index.htm
And the Trailer for the book The Midwife's Confessions via YouTube