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Letters to the Midwife

Correspondence with Jennifer Worth, the Author of Call the Midwife
By Jennifer Worth
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Letters to the Midwife by Jennifer Worth is a powerful collection of personal letters written to the author, reflecting on her experiences as a midwife in London's East End during the 1950s. The book provides an intimate glimpse into her interactions and relationships, further illuminating the community she worked in, along with responses and anecdotes that offer additional perspectives and enrich the narrative of her original stories.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by personal stories from mid-20th century London, offering heartwarming and insightful glimpses into life as a midwife. This memoir provides a touching blend of historical context and personal anecdotes, bringing to life the experiences and challenges faced by midwives and the communities they served.

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Letters to the Midwife

Jennifer Worth's bestselling books not only inspired the BBC's CALL THE MIDWIFE, but also a deluge of letters as readers shared their own stories. Also includes previously unpublished photos and journal entries by Jennifer, along with a foreword by Miranda Hart and an introduction by the Worth family.

Jennifer Worth's bestselling books not only inspired the BBC's CALL THE MIDWIFE, but also a deluge of letters as readers shared their own stories. Also includes previously unpublished photos and journal entries by Jennifer, along with a foreword by Miranda Hart and an introduction by the Worth family.

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Letters to the Midwife is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth, offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost world.

Along with readers' responses and personal histories, it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems. There are stories from other midwives, lorry drivers, even a seamstress, all with tales to tell.

Containing previously unpublished material describing her time spent in Paris and some journal entries, this is also a portrait of Jennifer herself, complete with a moving introduction by her family about the woman they knew and loved.

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Jennifer Worth's Letters to the Midwife showcases her correspondence, revealing both touching and irreverent moments that testify to the deep affection she inspired. The book highlights her accurate portrayal of a disappearing world, resonating with readers and painting a vivid picture of the times she wrote about.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781780224640

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 November 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 199.0mm

Height: 164.0mm

Weight: 241g

Pages: 272

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Biography & Memoir History & Military Jennifer Worth Journals Non-Fiction Stationery

About the Author

Jennifer Worth trained as a nurse at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading, and was later ward sister at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Hospital in London, then the Marie Curie Hospital, also in London. Music had always been her passion, and in 1973 she left nursing in order to study music intensively, teaching piano and singing for about 25 years. Jennifer died in May 2011 after a short illness, leaving her husband Philip, two daughters and three grandchildren. Her books have all been bestsellers.

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