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As you begin reading the book, what are your first impressions? Make as many comments on this post as you wish, but you must create at least two. ONE of those comments must be a well-organized paragraph. Use specific details from the reading in your comments: characters, events, setting, or other details from the book. If you're having trouble coming up with a way to start your comments, check out the sentence starters, which might give you direction on this generic first post. You have until Monday, November 26 to comment.
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11/26/2018 10:19:12 am
Within the first couple pages of Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth, my interest was immediately provoked by the meticulous descriptions imposed by the author. Without neglecting a single detail, Jennifer Worth provided me with the knowledge, duties, and responsibilities that are associated with midwifery. As astonishing as it may seem, at the age of twenty-two, Jennifer Worth left her comfortable home to move into a convent in London where she became a midwife. She describes her prolonged, tedious routine as a midwife, reflecting on her daily encounters that consist of delivering babies and caring and assisting to their feeble mothers. Oftentimes, Jennifer ponders on the thought of pursuing a different career and she frequently questions her decision to enter this particular field, but she clarifies the joy that transpires within her job that is so incomparable to others. At this point in the book, I am only a couple of chapters in, so I have yet to be introduced to new, significant characters. Overall, I am thrilled to continue reading this book and to learn the process of midwifery and further my knowledge in Jennifer Worth's story!
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11/26/2018 10:27:22 am
I agree. When I first started the book, being able to read about exactly what it takes to become a midwife, and the job requirements provided me with the knowledge to understand what Jennifer Worth went through partaking in this job. I can definitely see why she was thinking of opting out of this career, but being able to hear about someone's perspective on this topic gives it new dimension.
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11/26/2018 01:49:46 pm
When I first began reading Call the Midwife, I had only some semblance of what midwifery truly was. However, as I began to read, I soon discovered how dedicated and compassionate one must be to partake in the career of a midwife. In today's age, the typical woman goes to a hospital to give birth to her child rather than do so in the comforts of her own home (some women choose to do this today as society is turning back to a more natural approach). It fascinates me to learn that this was the reality of a women in England in the 1950's. At the same time, it also shocked to me to see truly how revered midwives/nurses were in the eyes of the public. For example, Worth tells the reader that the Docklands, the area in which she worked, were notoriously dangerous at the time, yet she and the other midwives were able to walk alone without fear. It takes extreme vocation to train to be a midwife, and I am amazed by the courage these young women have to feel able to successfully bring a newborn into the world. Although I am only a few chapters into what is sure to be a remarkable book, I am so far captivated by the nuns and midwives at the Nonnatus House and the training, knowledge, and patience each has acquired throughout their life and admirable career.
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11/26/2018 02:35:21 pm
I find that your observations correlate very similarly to mine. While I was reading, I noticed in multiple scenarios the amount of courage and devotion these young women must possess in partaking in midwifery, and how it is simply downplayed in the eyes of society. I believe it is incredibly important to acknowledge the dedication and proficiency of these women who so greatly deserve respect and recognition for their work. It is exceptionally pleasing to hear a different perspective about this terrific book!
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Analeigh Majewski
11/26/2018 07:14:48 pm
You make a valid point! Midwives are incredibly dedicated women, as I have come to learn while reading this book. The violence against women and the different treatment of midwives shocked me, too. While the horrors that existed for regular women in those times are unimaginable, I'm glad that at least the midwives were left alone. They served a crucial role in society.
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Analeigh Majewski
11/26/2018 07:09:04 pm
Upon starting this book, I had dismissed the profession of midwives; I figured it to be a simple position of delivering children and taking care of the pregnant. Only a chapter into the book, I discovered that this notion is wildly inaccurate. Not only do midwives endure the excruciatingly precise procedure of helping mothers give birth, but they also face issues surrounding the life of the mother, including family, diseases, and more. The story from Worth's experiences that especially struck me was the one of a girl named Molly. In Worth's retelling, the girl is only nineteen years old and is already preparing to give birth to her third child. The conditions in her flat are awful and unsuited; the place is filthy and the family faces domestic violence from Molly's husband, Dick. On top of all of this, Dick refuses to let Molly's mother anywhere near their family, leaving the girl trapped in her home. Worth, through her actions, displays a deep meaning to midwifery. As a midwife, she must attempt to find the baby a safe, clean place to stay and proper care. But the profession only allows Worth to do so much; however much she aches to help Molly's situation, she must not overstep the boundaries of her job. This story shows the pain and sorrow midwives must push down in order to keep others' heads up. Reading this book has disproved my concept of midwives to immense lengths.
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