Not Without You by Alan And Irene Brogan
Alan and Irene first met in Rennie Road children's home when he was seven and she was nine. Both had lost their mothers when they were very young. When the car Irene was in drew up outside the Home, seven year-old Alan was staring out of the window. And when he saw the little girl step out of the car, he knew, in that instant, that she was someone special. Alan dashed outside to meet her, and promised to show her where everything was. Over the next year the children were inseparable. But close friendships weren't encouraged and when it was discovered how close they were Alan was sent away without any explanation and no goodbye. Despite being forcibly parted their bond was never broken and each started an incredible 45 year journey to find the other again. This is a love story that stretches across what is now 50 years and regardless of a series of amazing coincidences and almost insurmountable obstacles, they found each other at last and married in 2007. NOT WITHOUT YOU contains painful memories of lonely childhoods, cruelty and desperate attempts to escape the system, but it's an astonishing story that demonstrates the ultimate truth: that love can surmount all odds.
Alan and Irene left care with few qualifications and did various jobs (including beach cleaning and seamstressing) until they both decided to return to education. Alan gained qualifications in Quality Assurance and Irene as a Training Instructor, and they both went on to set up their own businesses. After 45 years, Alan and Irene finally found each other again and are happily maried. Alan is now a manager for an international company and Irene is a happy and proud mother, grandmother and housewife. She has lived in the same house for 33 years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340976388 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340976381 |
| Title | Not Without You |
| Author | Alan And Irene Brogan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2009-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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