Ana reviewed Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth
Review of 'Call the Midwife' on 'Storygraph'
4 stars
Moving stories, testimonies really, of life, love and miracles. Not every account we read has a happy ending, sometimes we don’t even know what comes of the people in these heartbreaking situations. As the author points out, “Sadly, in nursing, and particularly in hospital nursing, you meet people during some of the most profound moments in their lives, and then they are gone from you for ever.”
There is much sadness, but also much beauty and even fun in this book. It’s what every book should be. Challenging, informative, and inspiring.
I do recommend it, but readers should be aware that there is a very intense/explicit sex scene in the chapter about Mary, a former prostitute. You can still read Mary’s story, just skip the chapter entitled “Cable Street” if you want to bypass the disturbing details.
Over all a really good read. I’d give it 4.5 if I could. …
Moving stories, testimonies really, of life, love and miracles. Not every account we read has a happy ending, sometimes we don’t even know what comes of the people in these heartbreaking situations. As the author points out, “Sadly, in nursing, and particularly in hospital nursing, you meet people during some of the most profound moments in their lives, and then they are gone from you for ever.”
There is much sadness, but also much beauty and even fun in this book. It’s what every book should be. Challenging, informative, and inspiring.
I do recommend it, but readers should be aware that there is a very intense/explicit sex scene in the chapter about Mary, a former prostitute. You can still read Mary’s story, just skip the chapter entitled “Cable Street” if you want to bypass the disturbing details.
Over all a really good read. I’d give it 4.5 if I could.
P.S. Who knew nuns could be so unforgettable?
