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Farewell to the East End

Worth, Jennifer 1935-2011 (Author).

Summary: This final book in Jennifer Worth's memories of her time as a midwife in London's East end brings her story full circle. As always there are heartbreaking stories such as the family devastated by tuberculosis and a ship's woman who 'serviced' the entire crew, as well as plenty of humour and warmth, such as the tale of two women who shared the same husband! Other stories cover backstreet abortions, the changing life of the docklands, infanticide, as well as the lives of the inhabitants of Nonnatus House. We discover what happens with the gauche debutant Chummy and her equally gauche policeman; will Sister Monica Joan continue her life of crime?; will Sister Evangelina ever crack a smile? And what of Jennifer herself? The book not only details the final years of the tenements but also of Jennifer's journey as she moves on from the close community of nuns and her life takes a new path.

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  • ISBN: 0753823063 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780753823064 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 1407228064 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9781407228068 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: 321 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 20 cm
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  • Publisher: London : Phoenix, 2009.

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General Note:
Originally published: London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson.
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 321).

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Subject: Worth, Jennifer
Worth, Jennifer 1935-2011
1935-2011
Midwives
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England
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History 20th century
East End (London, England)
England
England London
London
Social conditions 20th century

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  • 5 of 5 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Genesee Area Library 618.2 WORTH (Text) 30305000109089 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Nanty Glo Public Library 618.2 WOR (Text) 31815100033756 NGLM Non-Fiction Available -
New Castle Public Library 618.2 Worth v. 3 (Text)
Memorial: Jane Jackson Memorial Collection
31902005148176 NWCM Non-Fiction Available -
Roaring Spring Community Library 618.2 WOR (Text)
Memorial: In memory of Betty Snyder By The 4b'S Family
1OROA00057095Q Adult Nonfiction Available -
Southern Lehigh Public Library B WORTH (Text)
Bookplate: This item was purchased in honor of an anonymous donor for their donation to the Southern Lehigh Public Library Helping Hands Campaign 2014-2015.
30044100664715 Adult Biography Available -
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