Jennifer Worth was an English author and former nurse, best known for her memoirs about her experiences working as a midwife in London's East End during the 1950s. Her most famous work is the series of books titled "Call the Midwife," which inspired the popular BBC television series of the same name. The books provide a vivid account of her experiences, along with a historical perspective on midwifery, healthcare, and the social conditions of the time.
Born on September 25, 1935, Worth came from a musical family and initially trained as a nurse before becoming a midwife. Her writing combines personal anecdotes with broader historical themes, and she often highlights the challenges faced by women in that era. Jennifer Worth's contributions to literature were well-regarded, and she passed away on May 31, 2011, leaving a legacy in both nursing and literature.
In this follow up to 'Call The Midwife', Jennifer Worth, a midwife working in the docklands area of East London in the 1...
Life in London's docklands in the 1950s was tough. The brothels of Cable Street, the Kray brothers and gang warfare, the...
This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East end brings her story full circle....