1 / 2Outback Midwife by Fiona McArthur
Outback Midwife by Fiona McArthur is a memoir following Beth McRae’s four decades working as a midwife, from city births to a remote Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land. The listing describes an accessible life story that also touches on changes in midwifery practice.
At a glance
- Follows Beth McRae’s 40-year midwifery career, from student nurse to work in the outback.
- The memoir includes her move to a remote Aboriginal community in Arnhem Land.
- The listing presents the book as both a personal life story and a view of midwifery’s development.
Reference price: $26.99
Price checked: 14 Nov 2026
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Pros
- A clearly defined, long-span career story connects personal experiences with changes in midwifery practice.
- Customer feedback describes the book as enjoyable and easy to read.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | BANTAM AUSTRALIA ORIGINAL |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 28 March 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 014378028X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0143780281 |
| Weight listed | 227 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.2 x 19.7 cm |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights an enjoyable, easy-to-read story and describes the content as moving, inspirational and insightful. Readers may value the combination of Beth McRae’s life journey and observations about midwifery’s development. That makes the reported appeal relevant to buyers looking for both memoir and professional context, though the listing does not establish how extensively the book treats midwifery theory.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as enjoyable and easy to read.
- Feedback praises the story and its account of Beth’s life journey.
- Customers call the content inspirational and insightful, including for its midwifery context.
Frequently asked questions
What is Outback Midwife about?
The listing describes Beth McRae’s 40 years as a midwife, including her early training, work from city to bush, and later move to Arnhem Land.
Does the book cover midwifery practice as well as personal life?
Yes. The listing frames it as McRae’s life story, and customer feedback also notes insights into the development of midwifery theory and practice.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 320 pages.
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