Tales from a Midwife: True Stories of the East End in the 1950s

London's East End in the 1950s was a unique place: the struggles of post-war life - bombsites, overcrowded tenements, crime, brothels - bred a culture of tight-knit family communities, larger-than-life characters, and a lively social scene. It was into this world that Jennifer Worth entered as a trainee midwife. But docklands' life was tough, and babies were often born in slum conditions. In funny, disturbing and heartbreaking stories, Jennifer Worth recounts her time among nuns, prostitutes, abortionists, bigamists, gangsters and expectant mothers, portraying East Enders' amazing resilience - and their warmth and humour in the face of hardship. Written with affection and nostalgia, TALES FROM A MIDWIFE chronicles the lives, traditions and tales of a bygone era.

Title - Tales from a Midwife: True Stories of the East End in the 1950s

Edition -

Author - Jennifer Worth

ISBN 13 - 9780753828694

Imprint - Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Publisher - Orion Publishing Co

Date Published - 14/10/2010

Prize -

No. of pages - 992

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 130 x 196 x 41mm

Weight - 595 g

Languages - English