Wendy Holden

Järisyttävän koskettava romaani Fredy Hirschistä, joka loi toivoa maailmanhistorian synkimmällä hetkellä.Keskellä Auschwitzia on pieni vaja, jonka seinät on päällystetty sarjakuvilla; paikka, jossa lapset laulavat, esittävät näytelmiä ja kirjoittavat. He saavat hieman ruokaa, heidät pidetään puhtaina syöpäläisistä ja heille opetetaan erilaisia keinoja kohdata tuleva ilman pelkoa. Mies, joka heitä auttaa, on nuori juutalainen keskitysleirivanki Fredy Hirsch. Tositapahtumiin pohjautuva romaani kuvaa, miten nuoresta ja urheilullisesta, homoutensa piilottavasta miehestä tulee lapsia varjeleva sankari.Tämä on tarina, joka jokaisen täytyy kuulla.

A profoundly moving and inspirational story of one person's battle against early onset dementia and an adventure undertaken in the name of living life to the fullest, as well as helping to change the lives of others.

'I am in awe of Wendy Holden' Heather Morris In her dazzling new novel, No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Wendy Holden presents a new take on the Anne Boleyn story. The Queen's Painter traces her stellar rise and tragic fall as seen by Tudor court artist Hans Holbein. Close friend of the ill-fated queen, did he use his genius in a stunning act of revenge? When the brilliant young Holbein arrives at the Tudor court, Anne Boleyn is among his first patrons. As she rises to the top, Hans rises with her. Courtiers clamour for his portraits of life-like accuracy; pictures which tell the truth about their subjects When his beloved Anne is beheaded on false evidence, Hans is heartbroken and enraged. And he's not alone. Poet and diplomat Thomas Wyatt is agonised at his own unwitting part in her tragedy. He and Hans join forces and vow revenge on the person they blame for Anne's downfall: Thomas Cromwell, the king's ruthless chief minister. But what can a poet and painter do against the most powerful man in England? The answer comes when Henry VIII seeks a fourth wife. Cromwell turns to Holbein and Wyatt, his trusted artist and envoy, to travel across Europe to find and paint a new bride. Cromwell's position depends on a portrait of someone young and beautiful, painted with Hans' trademark truth. Anything less could bring the whole court crashing down. It's the opportunity they've been waiting for... Praise for Wendy Holden: 'Traces Diana's journey from shy schoolgirl to blushing bride with verve, wit and a dash of foreboding' Daily Mail 'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore 'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones 'Perfect for fans of The Crown' Bella 'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday 'Fascinating' Woman's Weekly 'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum 'A compelling read' Prima 'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga 'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman

Oscar-palkitun tyyli-ikonin dramaattinen elämä. Audrey Hepburn pojan silmin. Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) oli - ja on yhä edelleen - yksi maailman tunnetuimmista elokuvatähdistä ja tyyli- ikoneista. Ensimmäinen virallinen elämäkerta kuljettaa lukijan kameran taakse kohtaamaan todellisen Audreyn - haavoittuvan, rohkean ja lämpimän ihmisen - hänen läheistensä kertomana. Nuorena Audrey lähes menehtyi aliravitsemukseen auttaessaan Alankomaissa vastarintaliikettä toisen maailmansodan aikana. Loma Roomassa, Aamiainen Tiffanylla ja My Fair Lady nostivat hänet tähteyteen, joka palkittiin kaikilla showbisneksen arvostetuimmilla tunnustuksilla Grammyt ja Oscarit mukaan lukien. Myöhemmässä elämässään hänet tunnettiin myös humanitaarisesta työstään Unicefin hyväntahdonlähettiläänä, jollaisena hän saavutti lähes yhtä suuren vaikutusvallan kuin valkokankaalla. Tästä työstä hänelle myönnettiin muun muassa Yhdysvaltain presidentin Vapaudenmitali. Hepburnista on julkaistu yli 300 kirjaa, mutta yksikään niistä ei ole päässyt näin lähelle hänen todellista minäänsä - naista, joka nousi sodan raunioista feminiinisyyden, tyylin ja selviytymisen symboliksi. Tuottaja Sean Hepburn Ferrer (s. 1960) on Audrey Hepburnin ja näyttelijä, ohjaaja ja tuottaja Mel Ferrerin poika. Hän oli äitinsä uskottu aina tämän kuolemaan asti. Wendy Holden on kirjoittanut kymmeniä bestselleriksi nousseita muistelmia ja elämäkertoja. Hän on kirjoittanut muun muassa Goldie Hawnin, Barbara Sinatran ja Patricia Guccin muistelmat sekä suositun historiateoksen Äidiksi keskitysleirillä - Kolme selviytymistarinaa.

The only official biography of fashion and film icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, with the actress's personal history, insights from her family about her philosophy of life, and an intimate picture of how she lived outside of the public eye.

The only official biography of fashion and film icon and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn, with the actress’s personal history, insights from her family about her philosophy of life, and an intimate picture of how she lived outside of the public eye. There are few celebrities of yesterday or today as iconic as Audrey Hepburn. From humble beginnings, growing up in the Netherlands and nearly dying of malnutrition while assisting the Dutch resistance during World War II, she would go on to be one of the biggest movies stars in history. Best known for her work in classic and renowned films such as Roman Holiday, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Charade, and My Fair Lady, Audrey won just about every award in show business, earning the coveted EGOT designation. Offscreen, she became a darling of the public with her unique, trendsetting fashion sense (for which she also won awards), then later in life, she became the most high-profile Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her humanitarian work. More than thirty years after her death, this aspirational, inspirational, and hugely talented woman is still revered as the epitome of style, sophistication, and beauty. But while more than 300 books have been published about the phenomenon that was Audrey Hepburn, none have truly gotten under the skin of the woman who emerged from the rubble of war to become a symbol for female emancipation, resilience, and authenticity. Ranked as one of the greatest screen legends of all time, she was so much more than that and her legacy of feminism and compassion is what would have made her most proud. INTIMATE AUDREY will take the reader behind the camera to meet the real woman, the survivor, as told by those who knew and loved her.

The deeply personal official biography of Audrey Hepburn, full of untold stories, exclusive photos, and cherished memories from her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer, one of the people who knew her best. To those who appreciate her work and legacy, Audrey Hepburn was many things. She was a child survivor of the Second World War. She was a fashion icon who made the little black dress the symbol of elegance that it is today. She played a runaway princess, an eccentric socialite, and a nun struggling with her faith. But perhaps her greatest contribution to the world was as a selfless humanitarian in the final years of her life, proving that fear and trauma can be transmuted into kindness and art. For Sean Hepburn Ferrer, Audrey was also his mother. In INTIMATE AUDREY, he candidly recounts how the shy "girl from across the landing" became the star we remember and love today. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and excerpts from her personal letters, this book is an intimate portrait of Audrey: as an icon, as a mother, and as an altruist who drew on her own experience of hunger and suffering to advocate fiercely for children in war-torn and famine-stricken countries. Audrey shines in this moving portrait of a mother by her son; a lyrical ode to a visionary woman who continues to defy all expectations decades after her death.

'A profoundly moving tribute to courage, dignity, and the enduring power of humanity in the face of evil.Elegantly written and deeply affecting, this is storytelling that honours the truth and ensures it is never forgotten.' Rob Rinder, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Trial'Haunting and beautiful. Excruciatingly vivid, The Teacher of Auschwitz is rigorously researched and true to the history, powerfully conveying what a smart, loving and energetic man Fredy was.' Dr Elizabeth Baer, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum'The closest possible narrative a person who did not experience those times herself, could have written... which will do justice to Fredy and all those victims.' Dita Kraus, the real-life inspiration for The Librarian of Auschwitz and one of the last known survivors of the children's blockFredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts...At the dark heart of the Holocaust, there was a wooden hut whose walls were painted with cartoons; a place where children sang, staged plays and wrote poetry. Safely inside, but still in the shadow of the chimneys, they were given better food, kept free of vermin, and were even taught meditation to imagine full stomachs and a day without fear. The man who became their guiding light was a young Jewish prisoner named Fredy Hirsch.But being a teacher in such a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Whether it was begging the SS for better provisions, or hiding his homosexuality from his persecutors, he risked his life every day for one thing: to protect the children from the mortal danger they all faced.But time is running out for Fredy and the hundreds of children in his care. Can he find a way to teach them the one lesson they really need to know: how to survive?From the bestselling author of Born Survivors, comes an assiduously researched and powerful new novel. Drawn from archives and survivor testimonies, historian and biographer Wendy Holden tells the inspirational and uplifting true story of Fredy Hirsch: The Teacher of Auschwitz.

Fredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts... At the dark heart of the Holocaust, there was a wooden hut whose walls were painted with cartoons; a place where children sang, staged plays and wrote poetry. Safely inside, but still in the shadow of the chimneys, they were given better food, kept free of vermin, and were even taught meditation to imagine full stomachs and a day without fear. The man who became their guiding light was a young Jewish prisoner named Fredy Hirsch. But being a teacher in such a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Whether it was begging the SS for better provisions, or hiding his homosexuality from his persecutors, he risked his life every day for one thing: to protect the children from the mortal danger they all faced. But time is running out for Fredy and the hundreds of children in his care. Can he find a way to teach them the one lesson they really need to know: how to survive?

'A profoundly moving tribute to courage, dignity, and the enduring power of humanity in the face of evil.Elegantly written and deeply affecting, this is storytelling that honours the truth and ensures it is never forgotten.' Rob Rinder, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Trial'Haunting and beautiful. Excruciatingly vivid, The Teacher of Auschwitz is rigorously researched and true to the history, powerfully conveying what a smart, loving and energetic man Fredy was.' Dr Elizabeth Baer, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum'The closest possible narrative a person who did not experience those times herself, could have written... which will do justice to Fredy and all those victims.' Dita Kraus, the real-life inspiration for The Librarian of Auschwitz and one of the last known survivors of the children's blockFredy built a wall against suffering in their hearts...At the dark heart of the Holocaust, there was a wooden hut whose walls were painted with cartoons; a place where children sang, staged plays and wrote poetry. Safely inside, but still in the shadow of the chimneys, they were given better food, kept free of vermin, and were even taught meditation to imagine full stomachs and a day without fear. The man who became their guiding light was a young Jewish prisoner named Fredy Hirsch.But being a teacher in such a brutal concentration camp was no mean feat. Whether it was begging the SS for better provisions, or hiding his homosexuality from his persecutors, he risked his life every day for one thing: to protect the children from the mortal danger they all faced.Time is running out for Fredy and the hundreds of children in his care. Can he find a way to teach them the one lesson they really need to know: how to survive?From the bestselling author of Born Survivors, comes an assiduously researched and powerful new novel. Drawn from archives and survivor testimonies, historian and biographer Wendy Holden tells the inspirational and uplifting true story of Fredy Hirsch: The Teacher of Auschwitz. READERS LOVE THE TEACHER OF AUSCHWITZ"Could not put this book down, wonderfully descriptive and well written... It's a book that will stay with you, reminding you of the profound strength of the human spirit.""I read this in two days. A story full of heartbreak, terror, fear, hope. It brought out every emotion, even more so knowing that this was a true story.""A story that should be read and never forgotten.""Heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measures.""It was a privilege to read about what an inspiring person he was. Truly an amazingly well-researched book."

'Traces Diana's journey from shy schoolgirl to blushing bride with verve, wit and a dash of foreboding' Daily Mail'Touching and distinctive' Rachel Hore'Riveting, revealing, an absolute must-read' Imogen Edwards-Jones'Perfect for fans of The Crown' BellaIt was all she ever wanted. Until her dreams came true...The moving new novel about the young Diana.Diana believes in love. Growing up amid the fallout of her parents' bitter divorce, she takes refuge in romantic novels. She dreams of being rescued by a handsome prince.Prince Charles loves his freedom. He's in no rush to wed, but his family have other ideas. Charles must marry for the future of the Crown.The right girl needs to be found, and fast. She must be young, aristocratic and free of past liaisons.The teenage Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her desperation to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride.But the route to the altar is full of hidden obstacles and people with their own agendas.When she steps from the golden carriage on her wedding day, has Diana's romantic dream come true?Or is it already over?Readers love The Princess: 'Diana is depicted as warm, empathetic and mischievous' Mail on Sunday'Fascinating'' Woman's Weekly'Fictionalises Diana's life in riveting and tender detail' Platinum'A compelling read' Prima'Scurrilous, funny, sharp, shot through with pathos' Saga'Wendy delves beneath the glamour and public persona. Fascinating' Woman'Will delight fans of historical fiction and British royalty' Booklist'A fresh perspective on a woman whom many people feel they already know' Library Journal

En episk berättelse om drottning Elizabeths barndom och kvinnan som fostrade henne. LONDON 1933. Tjugotvååriga Marion Crawford har rest från Skottland för att bli guvernant åt de små prinsessorna Elizabeth och Margaret Rose. Det enda kravet hon har på deras föräldrar, Hertigen och Hertiginnan av York, är att hon ska få tillåtelse att införa en aning normalitet i flickornas skyddade och privilegierade tillvaro.Marion trotsar de gammalmodiga etikettsreglerna genom att ta med prinsessorna på tunnelbaneresor, till offentliga simbassänger och på shoppingturer på Woolworths. Från sin position i kungafamiljens absoluta centrum blir hon vittne till nittonhundratalets stora händelser: Edvard VIII:s abdikation, den glamourösa kröningen av Elizabeth II och andra världskrigets början. Hon lotsar de kungliga flickorna genom allt detta, lika nära som en mor. Men Marion Crawford får göra stora uppoffringar som familjen Windsors nära förtrogna. Äktenskap, barn, egna åsikter allt får hon offra i skuggan av den kungliga glansen. Men kommer det att räcka för att behålla kungafamiljens tillgivenhet när allt rasar? Med inspiration från verkliga händelser och oräkneliga källor har Wendy Holden skrivit en episk roman om kärlek, försakelser och lojalitet.Boken är välskriven och lättläst med ett språk som flyter fint. En episk, historisk och spännande roman om kärlek och dramatik, lojalitet och försakelser och kungligheter förstås. Helhetsbetyg: 4, Mycket bra, Bibliotekstjänst

The Princess, the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years.

The Princess, the final novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises Princess Diana's little-known early years.

"Readers are transported to 1961 Britain in this fascinating tale about beloved Princess Diana....What follows is an astonishing story of Diana's route to the altar and beyond."--Woman's World The whole world saw Diana Spencer step from a gilded carriage for her wedding. But before that fairy-tale moment came a difficult journey.... Bestselling author Wendy Holden explores the astonishing backstory and young adulthood of the ultimate royal celebrity. Britain, 1961: A beautiful blonde baby is born to Viscount Althorp, heir to the Spencer earldom. But Diana grows up amid the fallout of her parents' messy divorce. She struggles at school. Her refuge throughout is romantic novels. She dreams of falling in love and being rescued by a handsome prince. In royal circles, there is concern about the Prince of Wales. Charles is nearing thirty and the right girl needs to be found, fast. She must be young, aristocratic and completely free of past liaisons. Pure and innocent. Eighteen-year-old Diana Spencer is just about the only candidate. Her yearning to be loved dovetails with royal desperation for a bride. But the route to the altar is perilous. There are hidden dangers. Ruthless schemers. Can Diana's romantic dream survive?

Boken är välskriven och lättläst med ett språk som flyter fint. En episk, historisk och spännande roman om kärlek och dramatik, lojalitet och försakelser och kungligheter förstås. Helhetsbetyg: 4, Mycket bra Bibliotekstjänst En episk berättelse om drottning Elizabeths barndom och kvinnan som fostrade henne. LONDON 1933. Tjugotvååriga Marion Crawford har rest från Skottland för att bli guvernant åt de små prinsessorna Elizabeth och Margaret Rose. Det enda kravet hon har på deras föräldrar, Hertigen och Hertiginnan av York, är att hon ska få tillåtelse att införa en aning normalitet i flickornas skyddade och privilegierade tillvaro. Marion trotsar de gammalmodiga etikettsreglerna genom att ta med prinsessorna på tunnelbaneresor, till offentliga simbassänger och på shoppingturer på Woolworths. Från sin position i kungafamiljens absoluta centrum blir hon vittne till nittonhundratalets stora händelser: Edvard VIII:s abdikation, den glamourösa kröningen av Elizabeth II och andra världskrigets början. Hon lotsar de kungliga flickorna genom allt detta, lika nära som en mor. Men Marion Crawford får göra stora uppoffringar som familjen Windsors nära förtrogna. Äktenskap, barn, egna åsikter allt får hon offra i skuggan av den kungliga glansen. Men kommer det att räcka för att behålla kungafamiljens tillgivenhet när allt rasar? Med inspiration från verkliga händelser och oräkneliga källor har Wendy Holden skrivit en episk roman om kärlek, försakelser och lojalitet.