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Shadows of the Workhouse

Call the Midwife, Book 2

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Shadows of the Workhouse

By: Jennifer Worth
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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From the No. 1 bestselling author of Call the Midwife comes another fascinating slice of 1950s East End life, as seen through the eyes of the midwives and women who lived through it.

In the follow-up to her bestselling Call the Midwife, Jennifer Worth tells the true stories of the people she met as a midwife in the East End of London in the 1950s. There's Peggy and Frank, who were separated in the workhouse when their parents died - until Frank's strength and determination enabled him to make a home for them both. Jane was a bright, lively child, whose spirit was broken by cruelty, until she found kindness and love later in life. Then there is the matchmaking nun, Sister Julienne, and Sister Monica Joan, who ends up in the High Court . . .

Shadows of the Workhouse is a story of resilience and community, a celebration of those who lived, worked and dared to dream in one of London's poorest communities. Jennifer Worth enraptures with her trademark wit and humanity, providing a fascinating insight into a past world.©2008 Jennifer Worth Sociology Inspiring Heartfelt Thought-Provoking England
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I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. The narration was excellent and really made the book come to life. The historical detail was very interesting and also very sad to listen to at times. But even though these families lived in desperate poverty, they were grateful for what they had. The author gave detailed accounts of the different characters and Juliet Stevenson, the narrator did a wonderful job of portraying them. I was particularly touched by Part 3 and the story of Mr Collitt. I would definitely recommend this book.

Factual, fascinating and humbling.

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Compelling social history wonderfully narrated and bought to life by Juliet Stevenson. Very highly recommended.

Heartbreaking and inspirational by turns

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Fascinating insights into the life and experience of a nurse. My mum was one heartbreaking and funny at times.

This book will make you cry. outstanding

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What a heartbreaking story, though a lovely read. It’s like stepping back in time and an eye opening insight into postwar lives

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I love Jennifer worth’s books but this one was more hard hitting than the others. A fascinating account of life during and after the war and an insight into the brutality of the workhouses. The story of her friendship with Mr Collet was so moving I thought about it for days, even weeks after I finished the audiobook.

Fascinating insight

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