The memoir that inspired the BBC’s beloved drama: Follow 22-year-old Jenny Lee and her fellow midwives in postwar London! A “charming tale of deliveries and deliverance” (Kirkus Reviews), with over 22,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!
From the New York Times bestselling author whose story inspired the beloved BBC drama: Midwife Jennifer Worth saw firsthand the unimaginable suffering of those raised in workhouses. Their stories come to life in this portrait of resilience in postwar London. Top-rated on BookBub!
From the New York Times bestselling author whose story inspired the PBS series: Jennifer shares her experiences working as a midwife amid the dire postwar conditions of London’s East End — and delves into the lives of the women she worked with.