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Holden Wendy

    12 juin 1965

    Wendy Holden est une auteure et journaliste accomplie dont le travail explore des histoires humaines captivantes, abordant souvent des thèmes de résilience et de survie. Son écriture se caractérise par une profonde empathie, dépeignant habilement la vie d'individus inspirants, fréquemment des femmes, qui ont fait face à des défis extraordinaires. Holden mêle magistralement récits factuels et narrations engageantes, offrant aux lecteurs un aperçu fascinant de l'esprit humain et de sa force durable. Ses œuvres, souvent ancrées dans des événements réels, examinent le courage, la perte et l'espoir.

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    10 Mindful Minutes
    A woman of firsts : the midwife who built a hospital and changed the world
    I Give You My Heart
    Born Survivors
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    • Born Survivors

      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      4,8(944)Évaluer

      In 1944, amidst the millions sent to Auschwitz II-Birkenau, Priska, Rachel, and Anka entered with a secret: they were newly pregnant and faced an uncertain fate without their husbands. Determined to protect their lives and those of their unborn babies, they encountered a series of miraculous events that allowed them to survive. Remarkably, the gas chambers ran out of Zyklon-B just after their babies were born, sparing both mothers and children from extermination. The narrative follows their harrowing journey, beginning in Auschwitz under the watchful eye of Dr. Josef Mengele, then to a German slave labor camp where they struggled to hide their pregnancies while enduring extreme hardship. As the Allies advanced, they faced a grueling 17-day train journey to the Mauthausen death camp, where many perished, yet acts of kindness from strangers helped save them. Sixty-five years later, the miracle babies reunited at Mauthausen for the anniversary of their liberation, forming a bond as siblings of the heart. This account intertwines their stories, celebrating their survival against the odds and highlighting the enduring capacity for love and compassion amid unimaginable cruelty.

      Born Survivors
    • I Give You My Heart

      A True Story of Courage and Survival

      • 248pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      5,0(4)Évaluer

      An unexpected bond between two couples during a Nazi invasion results in a courageous act of selflessness when a Jewish teenager is hidden by her parents' Catholic friends. This brave decision comes at a devastating cost, highlighting the perils faced by those who risk everything for others. The narrative explores themes of sacrifice, friendship, and the enduring legacy of courage, as the story of their heroism is finally revealed through the eyes of the surviving generations.

      I Give You My Heart
    • 10 Mindful Minutes

      Giving Our Children--And Ourselves--The Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce St Ress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture
      4,2(97)Évaluer

      Focusing on the essential skills of self-help and emotional resilience, the book guides parents in empowering their children to cultivate happiness. It emphasizes practical strategies for fostering independence, self-awareness, and problem-solving abilities. Through engaging anecdotes and actionable advice, readers will learn how to nurture their children's emotional well-being, encouraging them to take charge of their happiness and develop a positive mindset. The approach is both supportive and practical, aimed at creating a foundation for lifelong emotional health.

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    • One Hundred Miracles

      • 368pages
      • 13 heures de lecture
      3,9(13)Évaluer

      Zuzana Ruzickova's story stands as a remarkable testimony of Holocaust survival, as well as a joyful celebration of music and resistance

      One Hundred Miracles
    • Lady Blue Eyes

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      • 400pages
      • 14 heures de lecture
      3,3(7)Évaluer

      The narrative explores Barbara's enduring love for Frank Sinatra, sparked by hearing his voice on a jukebox three decades earlier. It delves into her emotional connection to his music, illustrating how it shaped her life and experiences over the years. The story captures the nostalgia and passion associated with her infatuation, reflecting on how Sinatra's songs became a significant part of her personal journey.

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    • A Lotus Grows in the Mud

      • 446pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      3,9(4363)Évaluer

      The actress recalls the people, places, and events that have inspired her, from her loving relationships with her family members, to her early successes on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," to the spiritual side of her career.

      A Lotus Grows in the Mud
    • Azur Like It

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      • 15 heures de lecture
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      A romp on the Riviera Kate, a journalist in a small northern town, dreams of a glamorous life in the South of France. And they don't come much less glamorous than covering black pudding competitions for the Slackmucklethwaite Mercury and living with your parents in a semi called Wit's End. When a short, fat and ruthless tycoon takes over the paper, slashes budgets and sacks staff, things go from bad to worse. Except the tycoon's handsome son, Nat, incredibly, is interested in Kate. More amazingly still, he wants to help her with her Riviera dream. In love and heady with happiness, Kate jets off with Nat for the Cannes Film Festival and life in the Provencal sun. But Nat is not to be trusted. Nor is the postcard-perfect village of Ste Jeanne quite all it seems. Can a double-crossing interior designer, a grumpy countess, a handsome, headstrong artist and a gangster with a heart of gold show Kate the way to happiness again?

      Azur Like It
    • The Duchess

      • 432pages
      • 16 heures de lecture
      3,8(1231)Évaluer

      The Duchess, the second novel in Wendy Holden's trilogy about royal outsiders, fictionalises the unknown London life of Wallis Simpson.

      The Duchess