After watching Call the Midwife on the BBC earlier this year I've become quite a fan of Jennifer Worth's writing. So far I've read Call the Midwife and Shadows of the Work House which were both excellent memoirs of social history. In the Midst of Life did not disappoint. It is a fascinating read, providing a record of the changing attitude towards death in the UK over the past century.
Although the subject of the book may be somewhat morbid the book is written with warmth and at times humour. There is also sensitivity concerning death. You are faced with the reality of the fact that death comes to us all and many questions arise such as: How long should an individual continue with treatment? When should resuscitation not be allowed? Do we hide death to too great and extent?
It is unlikely that you will agree with everything that Worth says, for example I felt that she was too accepting of Euthanasia but this is defiantly a book to get you thinking. As a secular book it may be useful in causing people to think about the brevity of life and what happens after death.
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