Books by David Stead

Born into a working-class family in the heart of Sheffield's steel industry, Brian worked tirelessly to provide for his family. Selfless and stoic, he took every shift available to make life better for his wife and children. Until tragedy struck. However, he picked himself up and started again to rebuild a life and a home. 'The End of Beginnings' takes the reader on Brian's journey overcoming tragedy early in his married life, through to his fight with dementia. It explores not only his own deterioration, but also the impact upon his wife and family. About the Author David was born into a working-class Yorkshire family. His grounded upbringing provided stability, although a lack of siblings left gaps in social interaction affecting feelings throughout his life. This upbringing provided the inspiration for the book, although events portrayed are not autobiographical.

Having lived his whole life wondering about his real entrance into the world, Andrew, adopted at birth, decides to search for his blood mother. On finding her, he discovers with traumatic consequences the circumstances surrounding why his mother put him up for adoption and what has happened to her since. The Woman at Number 44 takes us through his experience and describes his mother's own early years up to the point where they finally meet. About the Author David was born into a working class Yorkshire family. His grounded upbringing provided stability although a lack of siblings left gaps in social interaction affecting feelings throughout his life. Being adopted himself provided the inspiration for The Woman at Number 44, although events portrayed are not autobiographical. This is David's second published book following the publication of Family Fortunes in 2011.