Jennifer Worth
3 SeriesJennifer Worth (1935-2011) was an English author and nurse, best known for her Midwife Trilogy, which detailed her experiences as a midwife in London. She trained as a nurse after working as a secretary and held positions as a staff nurse in Whitechapel and a ward sister in Bloomsbury and Hampstead. Her memoirs were adapted into the BBC One series "Call the Midwife." Worth passed away in 2011 from esophageal cancer.
Author: Jennifer Worth In the mid-20th century, Jennifer Worth chronicles her experiences as a midwife in London's East End. She navigates the challenges of delivering babies in impoverished conditions, forming deep bonds with the resilient women she serves. Amidst the hardships, Worth finds humor and warmth in the vibrant community. Her memoir offers a poignant glimpse into a bygone era, highlighting the strength and spirit of its inhabitants.
