Barbara Taylor Bradford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 10, 1933 |
|---|---|
| Age | 92 |
| Birthplace | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Barbara Taylor Bradford's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Writing the internationally best-selling novel 'A Woman of Substance' and numerous other works of fiction. |
Intro
Barbara Taylor Bradford is a British-American novelist best known for her best-selling debut novel 'A Woman of Substance.' Her prolific career has made her one of the world’s most commercially successful writers of popular fiction.
Early Life & Background
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born in Leeds, England, where she was raised. She was the only child of Freda and Winston Taylor. From a young age, she showed an aptitude for writing, publishing her first short story at age ten. She began her career as a reporter and editor in Yorkshire before moving to London to further her career in journalism.
Career Highlights
- Authored 'A Woman of Substance' in 1979, which has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
- Has written more than 30 novels, all of which have been published internationally.
- 'A Woman of Substance' was adapted into a popular television miniseries in 1984.
- Awarded Office of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2007 for services to literature.
Trivia
- Her books have been published in over 90 countries and translated into more than 40 languages.
- She was inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America in 2010.
FAQs
People also ask
Barbara Taylor Bradford is 92 years old.
Barbara Taylor Bradford was born the 10 May 1933.
Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 10th, 1933, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 10th, 1933 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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