In The Midst of Life – Jennifer Worth
Also the writer of the series ‘Call the Midwife’, a popular BBC TV series.
As a trained nurse myself, I really enjoyed this book. I could relate to the value placed on each patient and their care. In my training days we still embraced those values, but sadly attitudes have changed over the years.
Her stories brought back many memories…
Death is as central to life as is birth. It is all about dying well and creating the space for those around us to have this basic need met.
‘How people die remains in the memory of those who live on’ – Dame Cicely Saunders
A timely read as we have sick and frail parents, a time to respect their desires in those final moments of life.
