She yearned for a normal family life. But an irrational fear of germs made him impossible to live with. Can Joan make a clean break?North-East England, 1956. Lively teenager Joan falls for handsome older man Kenny. After the austere post-war years, she dreams of romance and a happy future.But Kenny’s secret battle with an extreme form of obsessive-compulsive disorder makes creating a normal home for their growing family a daily battle.Immersed in the warmth, love and hardship of a working-class community, this is Joan's remarkable true story – a moving account of heartbreak, adversity and resilience."Exquisitely written, this story touches your heart and stays in your soul"––Sacha TY Fortuné*Shortlisted for Best Memoir in the Selfie Awards*
✔ Author(s): Joan Leech,Michael McGeary,Anne McGeary Carvell
✔ Title: Married to the Man Who Washed Himself Away: A memoir
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (190 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1915187036
✔ ISBN-13: 9781915187031
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Married to the Man Who Washed Himself Away by Joan Leech
Lucy Garraway
The world-building in this book was simply phenomenal. I was transported to a different realm and felt like I was part of the characters' journey. The attention to detail made it all so immersive.
Polly Hurlbutt
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Violet Tyler
This book has reignited my passion for reading. It reminded me of the sheer joy that can be found in losing oneself in the pages of a good story. I can't wait to explore more books now.
