This extraordinary true story will move you to tears and inspire you to never give up.
Set in North-East England in the 1950s and 60s, it follows the life of a lively teenager who falls for a handsome older man. Joan dreams of a romantic future, but her husband’s obsessive-compulsive disorder stands in the way of creating a normal home for their growing family. She must find a way to overcome the formidable challenges that stand in her way as she tries to find happiness. Immersed in the warmth, love and hardship of a working-class community, Joan's story of heartbreak, adversity and resilience will stay with you forever.
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1915187044
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9781915187048
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B09L6KDGD3
Married to the Man Who Washed Himself Away: A memoir: The true story of how obsession tore a family apart
This extraordinary true story will move you to tears and inspire you to never give up.
Set in North-East England in the 1950s and 60s, it follows the life of a lively teenager who falls for a handsome older man. Joan dreams of a romantic future, but her husband’s obsessive-compulsive disorder stands in the way of creating a normal home for their growing family. She must find a way to overcome the formidable challenges that stand in her way as she tries to find happiness. Immersed in the warmth, love and hardship of a working-class community, Joan's story of heartbreak, adversity and resilience will stay with you forever.