Also by Caitlin Hicks:
- Next of Kin
- Just A Little Fever, a play in two acts
- George Goes for a Walk 3 short stories by Caitlin Hicks
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Published: March 21, 2011
Words: 12,434 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458075093
Short description
Singing the Bones: three women linked by a mysterious pregnancy: Meg, a passionate midwife; Nicole, a feisty, down-to-earth mother, determined to birth without intervention and Sara, the compassionate obstetrician whose secrets "are leaking from every pocket." As Nicole's pregnancy is discovered to be high-risk Meg must answer: Is one woman's choice worth the chance that her babies may die?Extended description
"The mystery, beauty and political turmoil surrounding what should be nature's simplest gift, childbirth, are explored in this kaleidoscope of storytelling. Singing the Bones . . . Canadian writer-performer Caitlin Hicks' acclaimed one-woman stage play . . .As Meg, a spirited midwife practicing illegally in rural Canada, she illuminates reasons why women "do not need to be saved from childbirth." As Nicole, a feisty young mother pregnant with twins, she howls out the sociological horrors and hilarity of the childbirth experience. As Sara, an aging obstetrician, she embodies tragedy transformed into pure survival. . . not just a woman's story, but an unforgettable window into the human experience." - D Quinones, Mill Valley Film FestivalAdult-content rating: This book contains content considered unsuitable for young readers 17 and under, and which may be offensive to some readers of all ages. For more information, see the Support FAQ.
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adoption, mysteries, midwifery, homebirth, health care system, women and health, monologues for women, empowering women, natural childbirth, twin pregnancy, sexual abuse survivor, native woman birthing, caesarian, twin birthAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
BirthIntoBeing Australia
on Aug. 16, 2012 :
Singing the Bones is a wonderful play, well written and thoroughly researched. Spanning so many nations, and life experiences, yet bringing home the complexity of woman’s relationship to birth and each other.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)
Review by:
GG Sanders
on April 14, 2011 :
I saw Singing the Bones as a film at a childbirth association fundraiser. The theater was filled with young mothers, nurses, and nurse-midwives; a tough audience averse to romanticizing the birthing experience, who was nevertheless captivated from the start. When the lights came up there was a pause as the crowd sat still, absorbing the experience, wiping away tears. That was the last moment of silence, however, as the group burst into an enthusiastic discussion. They agreed the film was authentic and powerful; the cinematography was beautiful, the driving sound track was perfectly attuned to the action, the story poignant. Caitlin is an incredibly talented writer and actor and I hope someday to see her perform this play in person.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Patricia M
on April 13, 2011 :
I saw Caitlin Hicks perform this as a one woman play (didn't dawn on me that it could also work as a 3 person play) over 10 years ago. I was blown away. A few years later I had the opportunity to see the movie, again totally amazing!!!
I just bought the eplay and read it. Again, totally blown away. I think sometimes when you read a play it does not have the impact it does when you see it performed live. I was moved to tears.
As a woman who has birthed all 3 children at the hospital without drugs, and as a doula who has seen many births I know how important this right of passage is and how it can affect the rest of your life.
I would love to see a production of this with three different woman or performed again with an outstanding actress. Totally worth the read!!!!
(reviewed within a week of purchase)