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At twenty‑two, Jennifer Worth departs a comfortable home to become a midwife in the slums of post‑war London’s East End. Over the years she attends births across the city, from local families to women with twenty‑four children and those on the docks, capturing the fierce generosity of a struggling community. Her memoir blends humor, compassion, and real‑life detail, revealing the impact of midwifery amid poverty, social change, and the everyday triumphs of motherhood.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jennifer Worth
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