by Jane Brooks; Published by Berghahn Books (2019)
This article examines the experiences of Kindertransport girls who entered the nursing profession in Britain during the Second World War. Brooks shows how these young refugees navigated barriers such as restrictions on “enemy aliens,” workplace discrimination, and the emotional burden of displacement. At the same time, she highlights how nursing offered many of them a path toward stability, belonging, and professional opportunity. The study draws on personal testimonies to illuminate both the challenges and the empowering aspects of their wartime training and work.