Book Review: Midwife of the Soul

Reviewed by Alexandria Ducksworth

A moving story that inspires courage and resilience

Shira Friedman encountered many trials growing up: her parents’ assault and divorce, her own first love, betrayal, disappointment, marriage, and the regrets to follow. One must prepare to read Friedman’s powerful memoir with a heavy heart.

“How do we find the courage to take these first steps through a breakthrough? By learning how to engage a powerful imagination and visualize what is powerful.”

In Midwife of the Soul, Friedman encourages readers to use their imagination in the toughest situations. The author started doing this as a child when her mother appointed her as the daily dishwasher. Instead of seeing it as a chore, Friedman saw herself as the nurse helping the dishes restore their cleanliness. The power of visualization helped Friedman endure many obstacles, including a decades-long marriage. Readers learn that imagination can get them far. Without it, they may feel stuck in messy, stressful circumstances.

Midwife of the Soul shares chakra tips too, which is incredibly helpful for those familiar and not so familiar with the chakra system. One of Friedman’s childhood issues was speaking up for herself. Speech corresponds with the throat chakra. Eventually, she managed to enhance her throat chakra over time. The appendix is a highly valuable resource filled with spiritual teachings and healing methods for those searching for it.

“By clinging to toxic habits, lifestyles, situations, and relationships, we may prolong being held captive by our own limiting beliefs as what we can overcome that tell us that we don’t deserve better.”

The author’s story encourages readers to conquer their own beliefs. Every single life segment, from her first job to her toxic marriage, is a great example of her kicking her old beliefs to the curb. These signals of hope are for readers who may encounter similar problems in their own lives. Friedman teaches well that changing one’s mindset can be a powerful, magical thing.

A spiritual awakening is a decisive moment in one’s life. Reading Friedman’s spiritual awakening sends readers a wave of relief after reading her former challenges, all heartbreaking in various degrees. Once she descended into her deep spiritual side, taking elements of her Jewish heritage and more, life finally turned to the bright side.

Midwife of the Soul is an emotional, uplifting memoir. This book is a great pick for those who loved Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist and Louisa Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life. Friedman’s book carries moments of joy, sadness, shock, and thorough inspiration. One will become heavily involved with the people Friedman meets in her early life: her parents, Jay, Tom, Catalina, and her beloved children.

This is a beautiful story that can help readers connect with their souls and uncover their best possible future.

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