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Frontline Midwife

My Story of Survival and Keeping Others Safe

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Frontline Midwife

By: Anna Kent
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 Bloomsbury presents Frontline Midwife written and read by Anna Kent.

‘Brutally powerful . . . Totally absorbing’ Independent
‘A gripping, honest and moving account of healthcare work in a war zone’ Henry Marsh, author of Do No Harm

At twenty-six years old, Anna Kent helped a woman deliver her baby in a tropical storm by the light of a headtorch. At age thirty she would be responsible for the female health of 30,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. But returning to work for the NHS in the UK, she soon learned that even at home the right to a safe birth was impossible to take for granted.

Frontline Midwife is Kent’s compassionate testament to the critical work of healthcare professionals around the world.

‘An extraordinary, profoundly moving, all-consuming memoir’ Oliver Burkeman, author of Four Thousand Weeks
‘The heart-wrenching tale of one midwife’s quest to help others – and make peace with herself’ Leah Hazard, author of Hard Pushed©2022 Anna Kent and Julia Gregson (P)2022 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Medical Midwife Professionals & Academics Heartfelt Feel-Good
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I heard Anna being interviewed on Radio 4 and immediately preordered this book. It was moving and fascinating from beginning to end. I don’t usually write reviews but this is definitely worth a read/ listen. I will be listening to it again.

A great read!

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Words cannot describe this beautifully written book .I feel it was an honour to be able to listen to Anna’s story .I hear the pain of her lows and to rejoice in her highs .
Anna is a truly amazing lady who has gone above and beyond in her life ,not only in what she has done but also in sharing her story with us all .
Thank you Anna x
I can’t see any future books matching this xx

Highly recommend this book

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I was hooked from the first words. Written with honestly, a glimpse into another life.

Incredible

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i absolutely loved it, it was a very emotional journey and very well written.

really compelling

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What an amazing listen. I thank you for sharing your experiences with me and giving me understanding and knowledge of aid work.

Outstanding

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