The Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times
Call the Midwife · Book 1Description
In this compelling memoir, Jennifer Worth recounts her transformative years as a young trainee midwife working in the impoverished East End of London during the 1950s. Through intimate and unflinching accounts of childbirth, community, and human resilience, Worth provides a vivid window into the lives of working-class families navigating poverty, hardship, and hope during post-war Britain. Her narrative captures both the profound joy of bringing new life into the world and the stark realities of the social conditions that shaped her patients' experiences. This powerful testament to the courage of mothers and the dedication of healthcare workers offers essential historical insight into midwifery practice, social welfare, and the human spirit. A moving and eye-opening read that illuminates a crucial but often overlooked chapter of modern British history.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2013
353 pages
ISBN: 9780062270054
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First Published
2002
Language
eng
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