Worthless

The inspirational story of one woman's triumph over tragedy

Marilyn Hardy

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English

Virgin Books
01 April 2008

Autobiography: general; British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000

A POIGNANT EVOCATION OF THE PAST

The former mining town of Stanley lies only twenty minutes drive from the beautiful cathedral city of Durham. Yet the two are worlds apart.

Marilyn Hardy recounts in touching detail the trials of growing up in this impoverished mining town and her life-long struggle to find happiness, from her troubled relationship with her undemonstrative mother, an early suicide attempt and the death of her much-loved father to her violent relationship with her second husband and her long-term struggles with serious health problems. Her journey from troubled childhood and early adulthood to her current happy marriage and eleven grandchildren is shared with candour and grace in this heartfelt memoir, and gives a fascinating insight into a time gone by.

By: Marilyn Hardy
Imprint: Virgin Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 108mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 144g
ISBN: 9780753513965
ISBN 10: 075351396X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 April 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Marilyn Hardy was born and brought up in the mining town of Stanley in County Durham. She lives in Leicester with her third husband, Richard. This is her first book.

Reviews for Worthless: The inspirational story of one woman's triumph over tragedy

A frank and moving autobiography * Northern Echo * She writes with grace and candour, and with such closely observed descriptions of times past that the reader feels transported to another era. * Easier Lifestyle *