The last book in the trilogy begun by Jennifer Worth’s New York Times bestseller and the basis for the PBS series Call the MidwifeWhen twenty-two-year-old Jennifer Worth, from a comfortable middle-class upbringing, went to work as a midwife in the poorest section of postwar London, she not only delivered hundreds of babies and touched many lives, she also became the neighborhood’s most vivid … neighborhood’s most vivid chronicler. Call the Midwife: Farewell to the East End is the last book in Worth’s memoir trilogy, which the Times Literary Supplement described as “powerful stories with sweet charm and controlled outrage” in the face of dire circumstances.
Here, at last, is the full story of Chummy’s delightful courtship and wedding. We also meet Megan’mave, identical twins who share a browbeaten husband, and return to Sister Monica Joan, who is in top eccentric form. As in Worth’s first two books, Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times and Call the Midwife: Shadows of the Workhouse, the vividly portrayed denizens of a postwar East End contend with the trials of extreme poverty—unsanitary conditions, hunger, and disease—and find surprising ways to thrive in their tightly knit community.
A rich portrait of a bygone era of comradeship and midwifery populated by unforgettable characters, Call the Midwife: Farewell to the East End will appeal to readers of Frank McCourt, Katherine Boo, and James Herriot, as well as to the fans of the acclaimed PBS show based on the trilogy.
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Another excellent look at life in post-war London. Another set of life stories, always rich in detail, and the characters are wonderful. Sad that this is the last in the series!
Well written and fascinating; so much poverty at this period In London and yet life goes on for everyone. Pregnancies happen, babies are born and death and disease occur as well as families full of love for one another amidst the difficult times.
I love the show and the book goes so much deeper .
I loved the tv series but book gave more in-depth to the story.
Good follow-up to the PBS Series.
Takes the reader to a time and place that just doesn’t exist anymore. Follows the TV series, with memorable characters and poignant life stories.
Captures a niche in long-gone history. Interesting.
Loved the characters and wonderful story line!
Love all the Midwife books.
Loved it!
Love this series with real characters and situations. Very well written.
This book is really the best!
I love this series, which so vividly describes the reality of the lives of the poor in London, the conditions they had to live in, and the tender but expert care these wonderful women gave them.
I enjoy the TV episodes and was pleased to come across the book.
So good I got the first 2 books in the series and enjoyed them as much
I really enjoyed the love and caring the nuns and the midwifes showed their patients during such hard times in the 50 ‘s 60 ‘s.
The historical information was eye opening. At times I was so angered by historical events that my hand balled up in a fist. I wanted to take on the injustice on women. She showed warmth and compassion. I feel blessed to have read it.
Excellent
Loved this book. Couldn’t put it down!
I watched the series 2 years ago. After reading this book and am rewatching it. So many of the stories were taken from the book. Enjoyed remembering how delightful I found the series.
Poignant, powerful, inspiring and sadness for the poor ones of Poplar. Amazing commitment from all of those working at Nonatus House.