Married to the Man Who Washed Himself Away: A Memoir of Marriage, Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder and Survival in 1960s and 1970s Britain

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.