I Had a Dream - Softcover

Jones, Sarah R

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1804397792 ISBN 13: 9781804397794

Publisher: Olympia Publishers, 2024

Synopsis

My memoirs begin with several unhappy childhood incidents from which an eating disorder develops. I escape from my home by marrying an ambitious young bank clerk called Patrick but married life is not without its difficulties. I longed for a family and eventually had four boys who proved to be challenging and as I struggled to cope my anorexia hi-jacked me into another world. Having spent four years battling my illness, I discovered an ability to express myself through writing and undertook a lifelong ambition to become a nurse. Having gained confidence which empowered me to guide my beloved sons through more personal trauma and tragedies rendering heartache for myself and Patrick. But life deals another cruel blow when Patrick confesses his own demons. The various mental health issues explored are sadly not unique and have affected others. The elements of positivity written about may inspire others and give hope.

About this title

About the Author

Sarah R Jones was born and grew up in Surrey and now resides in the West Country. She is a retired nurse having achieved a first-class honour in adult nursing studies. She has nursed for many years in various roles and different settings. During her career, her passion for writing led her into writing nursing articles, which developed into a lifelong ambition of writing her memoir, I Had a Dream. When not writing she loves to swim, knit, and potter in the garden. She has been married for years and has four grown up sons and three grandchildren.

Edition details

• Publisher: Olympia Publishers
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1804397792
• ISBN 13: 9781804397794
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236