Career Girl Romances #28
In "A Broken Life," 22-year-old model Ana Bonn—once the most photographed woman in the western hemisphere—steps back from the spotlight to reclaim her health and happiness. After a break from the grueling demands of her career, she finds strength in simplicity, falls for local builder Dan Collins, and chooses a new path with love and self-worth at its center. Written by Joe Gill and illustrated by Sal Gentile, with a striking cover by Dick Giordano, this 1965 Charlton gem captures a quiet revolution in a world obsessed with image.
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At 22, Ana Bonn was the most photographed woman in the western hemisphere. But the dieting required to maintain the figure of a model was taking its toll on her health. When Ana goes home to take a break from modeling, she gains weight but feels much stronger. Having fallen in love, she gives up her modeling career and agrees to marry local builder Dan Collins.
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