Jennifer Worth Reading Order
3 series · 8 books
Jennifer Worth was a British nurse and midwife whose personal experiences delivering babies in post-war London's impoverished East End became the foundation for her acclaimed memoir trilogy. Her vivid recollections of 1950s midwifery and workhouse life, particularly captured in Call the Midwife and its two sequels, established her as a compelling voice in medical memoir. Worth's work combines intimate patient stories with social history, offering readers an unflinching look at poverty, resilience, and maternal care during a transformative period in British history.
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Collections Series
Complete1 book (2022–2022)
Non-Fiction Series
Complete4 books (1997–2014)
Jennifer Worth's four-book nonfiction series spans from 1997 to 2014 and should be read in publication order. The complete series includes Eczema and Food Allergy - The Hidden Cause?, In the Midst of Life, The Complete Call the Midwife Stories, and Letters to the Midwife. Worth draws on her professional experience and personal observations to explore healthcare, medical conditions, and her career as a midwife across these interconnected works.
Start with Eczema and Food Allergy - The Hidden Cause?, the first of 4 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with Eczema and Food Allergy - The Hidden Cause?
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The Midwife Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (2002–2009)
Jennifer Worth's Midwife Trilogy is a three-book memoir series published between 2002 and 2009, now complete. These nonfiction accounts should be read in publication order, beginning with Call the Midwife, followed by Shadows of the Workhouse and concluding with Farewell to the East End. Worth's recollections provide a firsthand look at midwifery practice and life in mid-twentieth century England.
Start with Call the Midwife / The Midwife and read in order.
Start this series with Call the Midwife / The Midwife
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Jennifer Worth written?
- Jennifer Worth has written 8 books across 3 series. Their published works span from 1997 to 2022.
- What is the first book in each Jennifer Worth series?
- Here are the first books in Jennifer Worth's series: Non-Fiction: Eczema and Food Allergy - The Hidden Cause?; The Midwife Trilogy: Call the Midwife / The Midwife.
- What order should I read Jennifer Worth's books?
- We recommend reading Jennifer Worth's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Jennifer Worth's series complete?
- Jennifer Worth has 3 completed series.