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Shadows Of The Workhouse

The Drama Of Life In Postwar London

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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 England
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loved the history lessons that come with this story. it's beautifully told and very compassionate

beautifully told

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Great to read of the history of the East End in this period of time 1950-1960.

VERY INTERESTING

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What a book. Will listen again. Wonderful narration by Juliet. The description of the ‘flashbacks’ needs to be heard by many.

Brilliant

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Wow! Another beautifully written book by Jennifer Worth. Broken up into 3 parts that follow different people's life stories. Be prepared with tissues, as you will have a few tears. it's hard to believe this all happened less than 100 years ago.

Harrowingly Mesmorising

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Laughed cried and loved this audiobook - great narration of a past time in 50’s Britain

Riveting

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