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Call the Midwife - Rated
Could not put this book down. Fascinating. Completely absorbing. Couldn't wait to get home at night and read it.
Stunning - every man should read this! - Rated
What an incredible book.
I sincerely believe that every man should read this - it may well scare the pants off them!
Set in the 50's/late 50's and reflecting the social and economic deprivations of London's East End - Jennifer does not paint a pretty picture. Nor - for that matter does she "sensationalize" - there is joy, there are some wonderful episodes but against the backdrop of social deficiency and deficit.
As a man I was humbled and, in some ways, inspired by this book as it describes the multitude of emotions surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. Joys one can share in and pain that can almost be felt - and I am not merely referring to physical pain as the emotional trauma is often more potent.
Jennifer Worth does not spare the rod - there are some harrowing accounts and she is quite graphic in her descriptions at times; but always honest.
I found this book compelling and unnerving - we men often claim to "understand"; do we indeed?
It is NOT all doom and gloom and Ms Worth maintains a fairly balanced perspective.
Men might always claim to be the "proud father" but that pride may cost some poor women dearly?
Gorgeous and heart rending tales of "Mary", "Sally", "Conchita", "Len" and "Fred" are at times almost overwhelming.
I am so glad I picked this book up and read it. I doubt it will be too long before I read it again?
I suppose that as a former nurse, I was able to "accommodate" the book better, I delighted in recalling the `old ways' - however, it was very much an education and quite a revelation!
Not what one might call "easy reading", but a stunning book!
excellent but not for the squeamish - Rated
The book is well constructed. Mrs Worth whets the appetite by introducing fascinating characters briefly then later devotes a whole chapter to them..and there are many such characters ranging from the tragic to the comic. This is also a very detailed social history of life in Docklands in the 50's with the awful post war poverty. Mrs Worth spent several years as a mid wife in the Docklands and did her training with a small group of working nuns who were qualified and very experienced nurses. The nuns are wonderful, worldly and very practical and become an inspiration to the author. She does not pull any punches with her descriptions...she admits to having a weak stomach and the filth and smells she encounters often lead her to rushing out for air! I enjoyed this book immensely and actually learnt a lot about pregnancy and birth and its dangers. I think there may be another book in the pipeline and I shall certainly buy it.
Compelling and thought provoking - Rated
I read this book not really knowing what to expect. As a child of the 70s I had no personal knowledge of the 50s and throughout the book I was picturing the people dressed in Victorian clothing. I had to keep reminding myself that the conditions being described were from a much more recent period.
Call the Midwife - Rated
A remarkable book. I laughed & cried. One of the best books I have ever read.
