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Mary sutter has been trained as a midwife by her widowed mother, and has demonstrated an unusual aptitude. Robin oliveira born 1954 is an american author, former literary editor, and nurse, who is most known for her debut novel, my name is mary sutter, published in. The first book in the mary sutter duology, it features a young woman who tries to become a surgeon during the american civil war. Sutter is a respected albany midwife who longs to be a doctor. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira book club. My name is mary sutter hardcover eagle harbor book co. The following is by no means an exhaustive accounting of the myriad books that helped me to understand not only the civil war and its effect on its participants, but also the 19th century and its transportation systems, cities, and values. A novel a vivid romantic novel about love, medicine, and the civil war, my name is mary sutter features an indomitable, memorable heroine whom the reader will root for until the very end. She has always had the desire to become a surgical doctor, but could never aspire to this goal due to the lack of womans rights at the time. The title of robin oliveiras historical novel, my name is mary sutter, perfectly evokes its eponymous heroines style. Discussion questions for my name is mary sutter iowa. My name is mary sutter is a new novel about a young civil war era midwife who longs to be a surgeon, but is denied entry to medical school because she is female. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are.
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Robin oliveira born 1954 is an american author, former literary editor, and nurse, who is most known for her debut novel, my name is mary sutter, published in 2010. Rich with historical detail including marvelous depictions of lincoln, dorothea dix, general mcclellan, and john hay among others, and full of the tragedies and challenges of wartime, my name is mary sutter is an exceptional novel. A new york times bestseller and a moving civil war. Is the ending too tidy, bringing mary and stipp together after years of separation. Join us for a friendly, informal discussion of my name is mary sutter by robin oliveira. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cds or access codes. Mary sutter is a midwifea very good onebut she wants more. My name is mary sutter by robin oliveira is an epic historical novel about a brilliant young womans struggle to become a doctor during the. An enthralling historical novel about a young womans struggle to become a doctor during the civil war in this stunning first novel, mary sutter is a brilliant, headstrong midwife from albany, new york, who dreams of becoming a surgeon. Dont you talk like that to this nice lady, he slurred. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 976 pages and is available in paperback format. Praise for a vivid romantic novel about love, medicine, and the civil war, my name is mary sutter features an indomitable, memorable heroine whom the reader will root for until the very end. And, in mary herself, robin oliveira has created a truly unforgettable heroine whose unwavering determination and vulnerability will resonate with listeners everywhere. Is the historical fiction genre an effective tool for teaching history.
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