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'The Frozen River' tells the fictionalized story of a real 18th century midwife

NPR's Book of the Day

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Introduction

Introduction of Ariel Lohan and her book 'The Frozen River,' based on the true story of 18th-century midwife Martha Ballard and the tensions within her community in the context of a murder. Also includes discussion on the relevance of the story in today's society and an ad for the movie 'American Fiction.'

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