- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Corgi Books; New edition edition (5 Aug 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0552139440
- ISBN-13: 978-0552139441
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 113,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In 1971, Deric Longden's wife Diana fell ill with the mysterious disorder known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis). She was unable to move without a wheelchair, and was in almost constant pain. Equally distressing, perhaps, was the fact that every doctor she saw was unable to diagnose what was wrong with her. Deric, devoting more and more time to looking after Diana, watched his business gradually fail, and had to neglect his developing career as a broadcaster. He became house husband, nurse and caretaker of the women he loved. "Diana's Story" is told by a writer who can transform the bleakest moment with his warmth and wit. It is an extraordinary funny account of a marriage based on love and on an exceptional sense of humour.
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In 1971 Deric Longden's wife Diana fell ill with the mysterious disorder known as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis). She was unable to move without a wheelchair, and was in almost constant pain. Equally distressing, perhaps, was the fact that every doctor she saw was unable to diagnose what was wrong with her. Deric, devoting more and more time to looking after Diana, watched his business gradually fail, and had to neglect his developing career as a broadcaster. He became househusband, nurse and caretaker of the woman he loved.
Diana's Story is told by a writer who can transform the bleakest moment with his warmth and wit. It is an extraordinarily funny account of a marriage based on love and on an exceptional sense of humour.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a fantastic book! My mother lent me this to read after she had attended an evening where Deric Longden was the guest speaker. She queued for hours for him to sign her copy - and now I know why! A book hasn't made me laugh so much, or cry so much for a long time. I couldn't put it down and when finally, I came to the last page, the memories stayed with me for days. In fact, I don't think they will ever leave.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first in 5 books (so far) written by Deric Longdon, and I think it goes a long way to express his feelings for his first wife Diana. At first it reads like a humourous tale of every day life for a man from Chesterfield and then you realise that it is a real story, and the pain and suffering of Diana is real. The humour continues throughout the tale with real life twists and turns. Then the part you realise you have been waiting for, without waiting for it happens. You discover Diana's death and the shock hits you as if you were the one to find her. I felt myself wishing that Deric had been able to save her, but not as much as Deric did I am sure. This is a warm, wonderful story that will touch you and make you very aware of what ME can do to a person and thier families.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Before I read this I'd only read Deric's books about his life now with lots of cute cats and only the occasional sad bit, but this just shows the extent of the power he has with words. We've all lost relatives and some of them may have spent a while in hospital, but this just takes the cake. Deric Longden writes about his life with Diana as it happened and the most powerful parts are those when he shows us how his mind was working at the worst moments of their life together. He brings Diana to life superbly and shows her strength, courage and that she was a real person, with feelings, fears and hopes and that is something that is forgotten so easily when a person is confined to a wheelchair. The best example of this is the bit in the restaurant when Diana says to Deric "You didn't tell her (the waitress) about my periods." because so many doctors talk to Deric about these things, instead of asking Diana herself. The bit in the restaurant is one of the funny moments, of which there are many, and these show that Deric is the same absent-minded and humerous bloke he is in his later books. This one has to be read in order to understand him fully - buy it now!
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A poignant story
I was pleased to obtain this title at last speedily and at very low cost. I have fallen in love with Deric longden's book, most of which are in the library but not this one. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Geraldine Mac
One of the most embarrassing books I have ever read
I asked myself the question, what books would you keep, if you were told you could only keep 1 series. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jackie
Diana's Story
This is a superb book. Deric Longden is a great author, very readable and extremely clever/funny. I would recommend any of his books, especially his cat books. Great value too !
Published 9 months ago by Doffydel
VERY DISAPPOINTED,POOR CONDITION!
This book was described as being in 'good condition'. I am appalled,Its cover is dirty,badly creased, and torn in one corner and the pages are brown at the edges. Read more
Published 14 months ago by missB
simply delightful book to treasure
I have owned and re read this many many times over. Its a lovely true story of Deric and his family. It will make you laugh out loud one moment and cry your eyes out the next. Read more
Published 14 months ago by jill123
Diana's story
This tender, funny, exquisitly written book is a must for all the tender hearted. A page turner which is so easy to read. A lesson in living with adversity.
Published 15 months ago by Gran'ma
Diana's Story
Really enjoyed this book, it's written by a great author. Would really like to get hold of the video, I can hear Thora Hird throughout the book, apart she plays wonderfully. Read more
Published 15 months ago by J. E. O'Brien
An amazing book
My wife has ME/CFS and as her carer I found this book in a list of other books about ME. I do not read books like this very often but I could not put it down and read it from cover... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Deejay
Utterly Moving
I found this so readable and utterly moving
To think it's a true story, I would dread to be in either Deric's or Diana's position. Read more
To think it's a true story, I would dread to be in either Deric's or Diana's position. Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2010 by Ratatat
Mr Ollie
What a writer, Deric Longdon can make you laugh and cry with his true life observations and experiences, a fantastic read again and again.
Published on 30 Nov 2009 by Mr Ollie
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