Wendy Holden (author, born 1961)

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Wendy Holden
Born1961 (age 6263)
Pinner, North London
Other namesTaylor Holden
Occupation(s)Author and journalist

Wendy Holden (born 1961), also known as Taylor Holden, is an author, journalist and former war correspondent who has written more than thirty books. She was born in Pinner, North London and now lives in Suffolk, England. [1]

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Her bestselling title is Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers and their extraordinary story of courage, defiance and survival, a Goodreads finalist, published in over 20 countries. She is the ghostwriter of Captain Tom Moore's autobiography, Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day, [2] published by Penguin Books on 17 September 2020. [3] [4] [5] An audiobook edition is read by Sir Derek Jacobi. [5]

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