Raised amid the rubble of World War II London, Vanessa Martin found unique satisfaction in caring for children. Her story-driven memoir details her work as a pediatric nurse starting at the prominent Great Ormond Street Hospital: completing competencies, caring for newborns while guarding against infection, three monthlong stretches of night duty, supporting families through loss, and many more heroic acts that molded her into adulthood. Equally reflective and informative, The Great Ormond Street Nurse is a heartwarming tribute to courageous hospital workers everywhere.