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call the Midwife
by Jennifer Worth

Published: 2008
Paperback : 376 pages
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The book that sparked the award-winning TV series details Jennifer Worths very real experiences as a young midwife based in a convent amid the chaos of post-war London Docklands. Her true-life stories show how tough conditions were in the East End, especially for women, who often lived in slum ...
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The book that sparked the award-winning TV series details Jennifer Worths very real experiences as a young midwife based in a convent amid the chaos of post-war London Docklands. Her true-life stories show how tough conditions were in the East End, especially for women, who often lived in slum accommodation - grateful if they had a cold-water tap - with ten or more children to look after.

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  "Call the Midwife - my favourite bookclub book so far ..."by Julie S. (see profile) 01/07/11

This was amazing. A midwife's recollection of her work in the East End of London (England) in the 1950s. The stories of the people are quite incredible and I found myself going through all emotions -... (read more)

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