Farewell to the East End
Worth, Jennifer [1935-2011.]
Farewell to the East End - London Phoenix 2009 - 321 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Donated by Gillian Carey
Includes bibliographical references. This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East End brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by tuberculosis and a ship's woman who 'serviced' the entire crew, as well as plenty of humour and warmth such as the tale of Megan'mave, two women who shared the same husband. Other stories cover backstreet abortions, the changing life of the docklands, infanticide, as well as the lives of the inhabitants of Nonnatus House. And The book not only details the final years of the tenements but also of Jennifer's journey as she moves on from the close community of nuns, and her life takes a new path.
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HOME CHILDBIRTH, history
LONDON
MIDWIFERY, history
MIDWIVES, history
PUBLIC HEALTH, history
OBSTETRICS, history
PERSONAL NARRATIVES
Farewell to the East End - London Phoenix 2009 - 321 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Donated by Gillian Carey
Includes bibliographical references. This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East End brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by tuberculosis and a ship's woman who 'serviced' the entire crew, as well as plenty of humour and warmth such as the tale of Megan'mave, two women who shared the same husband. Other stories cover backstreet abortions, the changing life of the docklands, infanticide, as well as the lives of the inhabitants of Nonnatus House. And The book not only details the final years of the tenements but also of Jennifer's journey as she moves on from the close community of nuns, and her life takes a new path.
1407228064 9781407228068
HOME CHILDBIRTH, history
LONDON
MIDWIFERY, history
MIDWIVES, history
PUBLIC HEALTH, history
OBSTETRICS, history
PERSONAL NARRATIVES