A Cast-Iron Will

There was much more to Fred Dibnah than his public image. In this memoir,Sheila Dibnah reveals the story of her marriage to Fred. From their first meeting in Bolton to the final, troubled days of her husband's life when he cut her out of his Will as he lay dying, she presents a moving, funny and sensitive tribute to this great man Living with a public figure is never easy and Sheila charts the problems that arose as Fred's profile soared. At the same time, through anecdotes of their time together, she presents a vivid picture of a passionate relationship that transformed both of their lives. When Sheila's father suffered a fatal fall and Fred was diagnosed with terminal cancer on the same day, their world began to fall apart - This is no 'kiss and tell' but a genuine tribute to the man that Sheila loved and with whom she hoped to spend the rest of her life. Her words will resonate with anyone who has lost a partner. And to Fred's fans, it gives a unique and intimate portrait of a truly great man.