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I've read all three Call the Midwife books by Nurse Jenny now, and I'd say that I loved three and one and I liked this one.
Most of book two centers on an orphaned brother and sister who end up in the workhouse. It's a tale of misery and woe, but it's a story she learned of second hand, and it isn't quite the peer of the vivid tales Worth shares that she experienced herself.
Still, a solid book of powerful stories, and a series well worth reading. ...more
Most of book two centers on an orphaned brother and sister who end up in the workhouse. It's a tale of misery and woe, but it's a story she learned of second hand, and it isn't quite the peer of the vivid tales Worth shares that she experienced herself.
Still, a solid book of powerful stories, and a series well worth reading. ...more
Excellent.
I feel I learned so much through listening to this book!
I would warn the reader (especially those listening to audio) that there are some very graphic descriptions in this particular book. I only say that because for the most part I find the tv adaption to be very friendly to younger audiences when watched with an adult to help educate and explain history as well as normal birth. However, there are topics that would be quite for a young person to read/hear, particularly the harsh abu ...more
I feel I learned so much through listening to this book!
I would warn the reader (especially those listening to audio) that there are some very graphic descriptions in this particular book. I only say that because for the most part I find the tv adaption to be very friendly to younger audiences when watched with an adult to help educate and explain history as well as normal birth. However, there are topics that would be quite for a young person to read/hear, particularly the harsh abu ...more
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