Jennifer Worth

Jennifer Worth was a nurse, midwife, ward sister and night sister from 1953 until 1973. Her Call the Midwife trilogy comprises Call the Midwife, first published by W&N in 2007, as well as Shadow of the Workhouse and Farewell to the East End. The books were based on Worth's experiences as a midwife in London's East End in the 1950s, and have sold almost a million copies in the UK, according to the publisher.

Call the Midwife has been made into a major television series for the BBC, produced by Neal Street Productions and scripted by Heidi Thomas, who also wrote the screenplay for "Cranford". The series runs for 6 weeks from 15th January 2012.

Jennifer Worth died on 31st May 2011 and is survived by her husband Philip Worth, their two daughters and three grandchildren.

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Call The Midwife : A True Story of the East End in the 1950s Jennifer Worth Great stories about the lost world of London’s East End in the 50s, before the slum clearances, when community was all-important and no one locked their doors. Jennifer Worth, attached to an order of nuns, was the midwife. This is a... Format: Paperback - Released: 05/01/2012 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

In the Midst of Life : Is There Such a Thing as a Good Death? Jennifer Worth The No.1 bestselling author of the CALL THE MIDWIFE series returns with a new collection of moving true-life stories from her time as a nurse, a period of time which seems very different to today's fast-paced world.. Format: Paperback - Released: 18/08/2011 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

Shadows of the Workhouse Jennifer Worth More fascinating stories of life in London’s East End in the 1950s, by the author of Call the Midwife, giving an insight into the lives of the poor with that indomitable British spirit of making do, of resilience and... Format: Paperback - Released: 22/01/2009 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

Call the Midwife Jennifer Worth Great stories about the lost world of London’s East End in the 50s before the slum clearances when community was all-important and no one locked their doors. Jennifer Worth, attached to an order of nuns, was the midwife. Format: Paperback - Released: 06/03/2008 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)