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Stronger
In 1996, Sheryl became the most famous footballer's wife in Britain when lurid stories of physical abuse by her husband Paul Gascoigne became front-page news. However, as the most idolised footballer of his generation, Gazza was untouchable, and the fact that he'd been controlling Sheryl for years was quickly glossed over.
Sheryl divorced Paul two years later, but their story wasn't over. She spent years trying to help him, supporting him when he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and visiting him regularly at the Priory. Last summer, distressed by Paul's disturbing OCD and bulimia, she decided to make one last attempt to save her former husband from alcoholic oblivion. She failed. But she did succeed in saving herself, and her children.
Stronger is an empowering and inspirational memoir about a journey of love, courage and violence that was Sheryl's life with Paul Gascoigne. It is also a moving portrait of what it means to love and live with an addict. In finally voicing her side of the story, Sheryl is not only putting her demons to bed - she is also dispelling the myths about domestic violence and giving hope to the millions of people who are daily victims of this crime.
Sheryl divorced Paul two years later, but their story wasn't over. She spent years trying to help him, supporting him when he was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and visiting him regularly at the Priory. Last summer, distressed by Paul's disturbing OCD and bulimia, she decided to make one last attempt to save her former husband from alcoholic oblivion. She failed. But she did succeed in saving herself, and her children.
Stronger is an empowering and inspirational memoir about a journey of love, courage and violence that was Sheryl's life with Paul Gascoigne. It is also a moving portrait of what it means to love and live with an addict. In finally voicing her side of the story, Sheryl is not only putting her demons to bed - she is also dispelling the myths about domestic violence and giving hope to the millions of people who are daily victims of this crime.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2009
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July 19, 2019
Compelling reading
I wish that everybody who currently hails this man as a hero would read this. Yes, he is an addict, but his impetus for change should have been the first time he ever raised his fists to a woman and somebody he was supposed to love.
Sheryl writes in any easy to read style and I imagine she could turn her hand to other types of literature, women's self help books being an obvious choice.
'Gazza' had all the help in the world and, despite knowing that he was a vile person to his family in drink, he didn't try to change.
I can't understand how Cheryl tried for so long to help him, but, as his step children seemed to love him so much, maybe it was hard for her to let go. Certainly his natural son seemed to be under no illusions about his father. What a shame for them all and how very sad that they went through the horror of living through his rages and the beatings he gave their Mum, which will be difficult for them to forget.
I wish that everybody who currently hails this man as a hero would read this. Yes, he is an addict, but his impetus for change should have been the first time he ever raised his fists to a woman and somebody he was supposed to love.
Sheryl writes in any easy to read style and I imagine she could turn her hand to other types of literature, women's self help books being an obvious choice.
'Gazza' had all the help in the world and, despite knowing that he was a vile person to his family in drink, he didn't try to change.
I can't understand how Cheryl tried for so long to help him, but, as his step children seemed to love him so much, maybe it was hard for her to let go. Certainly his natural son seemed to be under no illusions about his father. What a shame for them all and how very sad that they went through the horror of living through his rages and the beatings he gave their Mum, which will be difficult for them to forget.
September 15, 2014
This book brought me to tears!
Sheryl gives a refreshingly honest account of her life with Paul Gascoigne. From the good times to the bad times and thought the abuse and her life afterwards.
Sheryl gives a refreshingly honest account of her life with Paul Gascoigne. From the good times to the bad times and thought the abuse and her life afterwards.
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