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- 352 pages
- Reading time
- 13 hours
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Set in post-war London's East End slums, the narrative follows Jennifer Worth, a determined 22-year-old who leaves her sheltered life to train as a midwife in a convent. Her journey reveals the challenges and triumphs of working in a struggling community, highlighting the resilience of both the midwife and the women she assists. Through her experiences, the story captures the harsh realities of the era while celebrating the strength of human connection and compassion in the face of adversity.
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The Midwife, Jennifer Worth
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Midwife
- Subtitle
- A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jennifer Worth
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Sea
- Publisher
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780143116233
- Description
- Set in post-war London's East End slums, the narrative follows Jennifer Worth, a determined 22-year-old who leaves her sheltered life to train as a midwife in a convent. Her journey reveals the challenges and triumphs of working in a struggling community, highlighting the resilience of both the midwife and the women she assists. Through her experiences, the story captures the harsh realities of the era while celebrating the strength of human connection and compassion in the face of adversity.