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The Cornish Midwife: The top 10 bestselling uplifting escapist read from Jo Bartlett (The Cornish Midwife Series Book 1)

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I loved catching up with all of the midwives, and Gwen as always had me laughing out loud, despite my despair at what was happening to my favourite characters. Books in this series are always poignant and heart-warming at same time, they move me to tears and make me smile. But it's also a tale of resilience, of a woman's journey from denial, and anger to final acceptance of her life as it is and learning to live with what she has.

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The wider community proves to be as important as ever but the overall message seems to be that you should seize the day and be prepared to re-evaluate your life choices when necessary without making impetuous decisions and bearing in mind others' wants and wishes. Gwen was always there for comedy value, and it was nice to be able to follow the story of Jess in the background. I have dealt with one of the conditions mentioned and I have a close friend with a similar diagnosis to Ella so reading this was emotional at times. There is so much to love about this charming story including an enchanting setting and endearing characters. The story focuses on Ella again as she is preparing to marry Dan but receives some unexpected news about her health.This is without a doubt the best book in the series, but not sure I'll forgive the author for Ella's diagnosis, as it's one that was a little too close to home for my liking, and had me continually thinking about my dad, whenever it was mentioned. A heart-warming and uplifting romance about second chances, the importance of friendship and coming home to those you love. Jo tackles some tough subjects in this story but she deals with them in a kind, compassionate and sensitive manner. Ella and Dan's relationship is tested to the limit when Ella is given a devastating diagnosis after she collapses. My favourite book in the series so far, for so many different reasons – and very highly recommended.

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That said I’m always happy to travel to Cornwall and catch up with the midwives, as lovely as usual. All the topics covered are done so sensitively and in my opinion gives a wide perspective of how people cope with difficulties in a variety of ways.The only critique I have is that there were one too many similar twists towards the conclusion of the book which didn't necessarily have to be included to reach the same end.

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A great story about love, family, friendship and life events that is both heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley, and of course Jo Bartlett for the opportunity to read this in exchange for an honest review. Facing up to such news and recalibrating your expectations for their lives proves to be a challenge for some and adds a certain bite to the story. I have been a big fan of this series from the beginning which made reading this a joy and a bit difficult. I always find myself getting as attached to these secondary characters as I would the main characters.There were so many times I wanted to yell at Dan that he needed to stop being afraid of a fight with Ella. The series is about a community of women, and each installment focuses on one midwife and issues are resolved at story’s end.

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