Midwife of Borneo: The True Story of a Geordie Pioneer

Call the Midwife is a compelling drama that follows the story of Wendy Grey, a young district nurse who travels to Tongud, North East Borneo, to provide medical care to Christians in a remote corner of the world. She is the only medical practitioner in the region and is obliged to carry out every procedure her patients require, often traveling for hundreds of miles through the jungle in a dug-out canoe to reach them.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2018
Publisher: SPCK Publishing

"Call the Midwife" is a captivating adaptation that seamlessly transports the story from the East End of London to the breathtaking Borneo jungle! Set in Newcastle in 1959, the narrative revolves around Wendy Grey, a young district nurse who responds to a call for aid from Christians in one of the most remote corners of the world. Officially, her role is as a health worker overseeing a dispensary as part of the Anglican mission in Tongud, North East Borneo. However, due to the lack of any other medical practitioners in the region, except for local witchdoctors, Wendy is compelled to carry out every procedure her patients require, often risking her own life to save them.

In this extraordinary setting, Wendy finds herself diagnosing diseases, performing surgeries (serving as both an anaesthetist and surgeon), delivering babies, and extracting teeth. When news reaches her of patients too sick to come to the dispensary, she embarks on long and arduous journeys, often traversing hundreds of miles through the treacherous jungle in a dug-out canoe. Her determination and courage are awe-inspiring, as she braves snakes, crocodiles, and countless other dangers to reach those in need.

Back home, Wendy's selfless and cheerful ministry fills supporters with admiration and horror as she recounts her close encounters with snakes and crocodiles. Her stories of resilience and unwavering courage in the face of unimaginable challenges stir the hearts of everyone who hears them. The young woman in Borneo becomes a source of inspiration and prayer for churches across North East England.

Weight: 324g
Dimension: 198 x 150 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780281080304