{"title":"Jennifer Worth","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative writings of \u003cem\u003eJennifer Worth\u003c\/em\u003e, whose works provide profound insight into life in post-war London. Known for her captivating memoirs, Jennifer Worth gracefully combines storytelling with social history, offering readers an authentic portrayal of a midwife's life in the 1950s and 60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBegin your journey with \u003cstrong\u003eCall The Midwife\u003c\/strong\u003e, where Worth recounts her early days working in the impoverished East End. This is followed by \u003cstrong\u003eFarewell To The East End\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eShadows Of The Workhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, which delve deeper into the community and its people, each anecdote vividly painting a picture of resilience and camaraderie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eToffee Apples and Quail Feathers\u003c\/strong\u003e, Worth ventures beyond her midwife experiences, sharing touching vignettes that highlight the era's cultural transformation. Meanwhile, \u003cstrong\u003eIn the Midst of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e explores themes of mortality and care, offering a compassionate look through personal narratives and reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLetters to the Midwife\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an intimate glimpse into the correspondence Jenny received from readers, showcasing how her stories touched lives worldwide. Each book in this collection stands as a testament to Worth's skill at bringing history to life, making them a must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Jennifer Worth's works and discover the heartwarming and often poignant stories that have captivated readers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"toffee-apples-and-quail-feathers-by-jennifer-worth-9781399601887","title":"Toffee Apples and Quail Feathers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the death of her beloved mother Jennifer Worth in 2011, Suzannah Worth discovered amongst her manuscripts a folder simply labelled 'Fifth Book'. Imagine her excitement when she sat down to read and her mother's distinctive voice came flooding back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis enchanting new collection from Jennifer Worth's \u003ci\u003eCall the Midwife\u003c\/i\u003e takes you back to the East End of London in the 1950s. 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The conditions in which many women gave birth just half a century ago were horrifying, not only because of their grimly impoverished surroundings, but also because of what they were expected to endure. But while Jennifer witnessed brutality and tragedy, she also met with amazing kindness and understanding, tempered by a great deal of Cockney humour. She also earned the confidences of some whose lives were truly stranger, more poignant, and more terrifying than could ever be recounted in fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAttached to an order of nuns who had been working in the slums since the 1870s, Jennifer tells the story not only of the women she treated, but also of the community of nuns (including one who was accused of stealing jewels from Hatton Garden) and the camaraderie of the midwives with whom she trained. Funny, disturbing, and incredibly moving, Jennifer's stories bring to life the colourful world of the East End in the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCall The Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e by Jennifer Worth is a compelling memoir that explores the resilience and spirit of a community bound by shared experiences and unwavering support, all set against a backdrop of historical and social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46800205250796,"sku":"9780753823835","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10338113482456.jpg?v=1757276477"},{"product_id":"call-the-midwife-by-jennifer-worth-9780753827871","title":"Call The Midwife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer Worth came from a sheltered background when she became a midwife in the Docklands in the 1950s. 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As always, there are heartbreaking stories, such as the family devastated by tuberculosis and a ship's woman who 'serviced' the entire crew. There is also plenty of humour and warmth, such as the tale of two women who shared the same husband!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther stories cover backstreet abortions, the changing life of the docklands, infanticide, as well as the lives of the inhabitants of Nonnatus House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe discover what happens with the gauche debutant Chummy and her equally gauche policeman; will Sister Monica Joan continue her life of crime? Will Sister Evangelina ever crack a smile? 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Interspersed with these stories from Jennifer's post-midwife career are the histories of her patients, from the family divided by a decision nobody could bear to make, to the mother who comes to her son's adopted country and joins his family without being able to speak a word of English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the Midst of Life\u003c\/i\u003e also gives moving insights not just into Jennifer's life and career, but also of a period of time which seems very different to today's, fast-paced world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844142223596,"sku":"9781474606660","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/118333482713.jpg?v=1758828241"},{"product_id":"letters-to-the-midwife-by-jennifer-worth-9781780224640","title":"Letters to the Midwife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLetters to the Midwife\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful collection of correspondence received by Jennifer Worth, offering a fascinating glimpse into a long-lost world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong with readers' responses and personal histories, it is filled with all sorts of heart-warming gems. 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