Book description
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.
The original WAG, Sheryl met Paul Gascoigne in 1990 after a failed
first marriage. She now lives in Hemel Hempstead with her three
children, Mason, Bianca and Regan.
