Summary Of A Midwife's Tale

Martha Ballard’s diary turns out to be an iconic historical resource into the duties of the 18th century. By watching a Midwife’s Tale, we allow ourselves to see life through the eyes of a woman in a time when men rules, and women were objects. We get to see a woman make a huge impact on history long before it was of age. A Midwife’s Tale shows us just how far we have come; it also shows us just how far we still have to go to achieve what Martha Ballard was after.