The Sunday Times bestseller 'Delivering my first baby is a memory that will stay with me forever. Just feeling the warmth of a newborn head in your hands, that new life, there's honestly nothing like it... I've since brought more than 2,200 babies into the world, and I still tingle with excitement every time.'

Whether it's delivering a baby in a lift or dashing to the rescue of a snowed-in mother in labour, nothing fazes Linda Fairley. Having delivered more than 2,000 babies over a remarkable 42-year career, she is one of Britain's longest-serving and best-loved midwives. Rich in period detail and told with great affection, 'Bundles of Joy' is a testament to an unstoppable Manchester midwife.