Celebrating the life of Barbara Taylor Bradford

Elvie Ellen thomson

So sad to hear of the passing of this wonderful person .I loved reading her books. She will be sadly missed.

Liz Dawson

Working with Barbara was joyous, the best of my professional life. Hard working, fun, never a hair out of place, lipstick bright and always ready for the worlds stage! An extraordinary woman who became my confidante and my friend. I'm lucky to have known her, to have learned from her and to have loved her.

Lisa Warland

I have loved reading your stories. Thank you x

Sandra Barry

A great writer and one that will be missed. Now reunited with her husband.

Ileen Dunman

I remember seeing Barbara in St. Louis at the book signing at the Harris casino many years ago she signed my book 'A Woman of Substance' and I will never forget it. She’s was more beautiful in person than her pictures. She was very gracious kind sweet and just a sweetheart, I will miss her books so much Rest in peace Barbara.

Jean Ellen Taylor.

Rest In Peace dear lady. Thankyou for your wonderful memories in your writings. I am one of many who spent much time reading your books and loved them . A life’s work well done and now reunited with your beloved husband .

Heather Ritch

My mother in law from London told me to read these books years ago and I loved them, ending up reading them all! She was a great author!

Eva Jane Mohr

A beautiful friend inside and out. We will miss you with all our hearts and remember the fabulous times we had together. May you rest in peace and know that you will never, ever be forgotten. We loved you and Bob so much. Eva and Stanley Mohr.

Stuart Proffitt

I was so sad to read the news. I last saw her in the NY apartment sometime before Bob's death. I had been the editor in chief of HC UK with responsibility for adult fiction and non-fiction, and we somehow got on to talking about Napoleon. I discovered he was as much an obsession of hers as of mine, which was pretty unexpected! Condolences to you all.

Janice Smith

Oh my..how terribly terribly sad. I met Barbara In John Smith's bookstore on Glasgow many many years ago and she personally autographed her latest bestseller for me. I was and always have been a huge fan. Heaven's gain is our loss, however, I know she will be with Bob the love of her life! I am about to start rereading her Fabulous books!!!! R.I.P. The Queen of fiction, With deep heartfelt

Miss Michelle Ardin

RIP Barbara. You will be sadly missed but never forgotten. I will think of you every time I read one of your books. There are no favourites, I have enjoyed every single one. I love losing myself in the pages of one of the many novels. Sincere condolences to all the family. You all be in my thoughts at this very sad time.

Karen Leger

You inspired me to get into journalism as my entry into being a novelist. I'll never forget how 'A Woman of Substance' changed my world and I wanted to be just like you. Thank you for the kind words you said to me.

Beverley Jones

Very sad to hear this news. Barbara was my favourite author by far and love all her books especially The Woman of Substance which I could read over and over again..My condolences to her family.

Sharon Hoge

Truly a woman of creativity and class

Jillian Rideout

RIP Barbara Taylor Bradford. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. ❤️

Carolyn Laxton

I'm so sorry to hear. One of my favorite authors! I will continue to read some of her past books for sure. God Bless her family and friends that surrounded her! Beautiful Lady!!

Mary Long

She opened my world to reading! She has always been one of my favorites. Thank you Barbara!

Alana Wood

A woman of substance was a book my grandmother gave me and I loved it from a young age and have continued to read and reared the story as it continued over the years. Her talent for wring was amazing and I have never loved to read an authors book as much as I read hers. A true talent will never be forgotten. Thank you for creating such wonderful stories of Emma Harte and her family. RIP

Kathy Williams

Such sad news, loved all her books and read them. many times over. A true lady may she rest in peace xx

Beverley Ann Hopper

The book world has lost a talented iconic writer RIP Barbara. Deeply missed

Kevin Pendry

I started reading Barbara Taylor Bradford close to 40 years ago. Of course I started with A Woman of Substance. I loved her and her books, and waited each year for the next book, secretly hoping it continued the Harte saga, which sometimes it did. She became a holiday tradition for me; I'd read AWOS every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'll continue it. I will miss her so very much.

Barbara Liebman

I was so sad to learn that Barbara Taylor Bradford passed away. I loved all her books, especially all the Woman of Substance books. She will be missed.

Kim Dorn

Barbara Taylor Bradford was an amazing and gifted writer. I enjoyed all of her books over the years and will miss her enchanting new and old characters. As I have all of them still I will retrace the journey. Thank you and RIP Barbara Taylor Bradford. Peace be with your family and friends.

Debra Watson

Thank you for all your amazing books that I have been able to read. Thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP lovely lady ❤️

Delbora Dixon-Green

Her books were some of my first I read as an adult and continued to read throughout my lifetime. I shall definitely miss her genius as a storyteller. May she rest in peace!

Luisa Nucciarone

A Woman of Substance was and still is my first all-time favorite book. Barbara was the only author that I read every book she released. Thank you, Barbara Taylor Bradford, for all the characters and sceneries that still live in my mind. Godspeed, Beautiful Woman

Patti Kelleher

I was a huge fan of Barbara's as soon as I read A Woman of Substance years ago. She is my favourite author of all time. Sending prayers of comfort to her family. May she rest peacefully in eternity.

Shell Cunliffe

A Woman of Substance is my all time favourite book and series. RIP Barbara now reunited with Robert.

PJ Stratton

Barbara Taylor Bradford was my favorite author, and A Woman of Substance started my fandom of her excellent writing by the most beautiful lady. She inspired me to be a writer, editor, and storyteller and am thankful we were able to communicate on her Facebook page throughout the years. My heartfelt sympathies to her family, friends, and all her millions of fans who loved her dearly. Bless you!

Sarah Beresford

So sad to hear of Barbara's passing. She was my favourite author from about the age of 13 and have collected all of her books over the years. She will be missed so much. Sending my sincerest condolences to her family and friends.

Deirdre Yearwood

Dearest Barbara. Thank you for your literacy prowess. I have enjoyed your books and films over the years. May you rest in peace with your beloved husband Robert.

Monique and Michael de Vries

A book of Barbara Taylor Bradford is never far away in our house. We read them many times over and over again. Our condolences to her family and loved ones.

Ann Webster Jesus

May you rest in eternal peace. I have loved all your books. You will be missed. But you have been reunited with your beloved Robert. Thoughts and prayers for your family.

Joanne Moore

So sad to hear of your passing. Your books have brought me so much joy over the years. You were certainly an author of substance. Rest in peace.

Agnieszka Różycka

Barbara Taylor Bradford's novels have accompanied me for as long as I can remember. The news of her death saddened me greatly. In the summer of 2016, I had the pleasure of interviewing her for Polish readers. It was something really special for me. I was immensely pleased when she agreed to talk to me. Thank you, Barbara, for all the wonderful moments I spent reading your books.

Alison Quinn

My favourite book of all time was A Woman of Substance I loved the character Emma Harte I named one of my daughters Emma

Belenda Sion

I have most of her books in my collection!! Her first book I read was A woman of substance. And the rest is history....

Connie Cole Jones

Barbara was a second mother to me for over three decades though she preferred to think of us as sisters. Whether sisterly love or motherly affection, it was love that mattered. I loved her, cherished celebrating so many of life’s occasions together and adored learning from her brilliant life. BTB, I will miss you forever!

Sally Hiller

Remember seeing you for afternoon tea and book launch, at the Dorchester, Park Lane. One of your favourite places to stay in London. What a lady and great author! God bless rest in peace with your dear husband xx You'll be missed in Manhattan too. XXX

Pauline Reedman

Rip Barbara will miss reading any new books but can start at the beginning as have all of them god bless

Shilpa Susan Kuriachan

An author whose writing was unique and tugged the heart strings... The book titled Remember is my favourite. Master of his fate is also a really good book. It's a huge loss.. RIP

Dorothy Loucks

What a stunning, loss of such a beautiful, gifted woman and author. I'm heartbroken over the news, but am so thankful for the wonderful books that were truly inspired and written with such meticulous detail that it defies description. I will cherish the Woman of Substance saga, and the other dynasties that Mrs Taylor Bradford wrote with such elegance and grace.

Tracy McGurn

I was shocked and saddened to hear of this brilliant author passing. I loved all the books but particularly the Woman of Substance series. Rereading them countless times, the series is my go to when I need comforting. Thank you so much for this Barbara and rest in peace.

Renae

A woman of substance. More than a book. I truly believe reading this made me into the woman I am today. Barbara you were a pioneer for women everywhere, your books were amazing. Thankyou for starting my love affair with reading. You will be missed. Condolences to your family and all who were lucky enough to know you

Rebecca Martin

I suffer from dyslexia and hated to read until I came upon A Woman of Substance. It changed my life. I’ve read and own all of your books and had the honor of meeting you at a book signing in Atlanta. There is now a void in my heart, thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Michele JW Pittman

I am greatly saddened to hear of our loss of a tremendous force on Earth. I believe it is a loss to us all. The innocent depictions of intimacy between characters in her books, and the simplicity of story resolutions is a winning formula. I have read many of her works, beginning in junior high. Romance was my obsession, and her sweetly crafted stories sustained me!

Reza Ahmed

RIP Legend

Louise Poynton

As a young journalist in 1979 I was looking for an inspiration outside of the newsroom. I found her in A Woman of Substance, not just the character of Emma Harte but for the most part, Barbara. Our lives - and this country - is better for her being it in. Barbara's writing style and the characters she introduced us to, makes her the finest writer of our generation.

Avisa Dani

I’m so sad to hear Barbara‘s death. She was and she will always be my favourite author ever. I loved all her books. It has been a privilege for me to exchange personal message with her. I will never forget one of her gifts sending to me by mail one of her books. When the novel a letter from a stranger came out, she sent it to me as a gift in audio version.

JF

Thank you for so many hours of enjoyment spent reading your books. I especially enjoyed meeting you at a book signing in London.

Angela Wooff

A Woman of Substance was the first full book I ever read, made me cry and was just exceptionally a brilliant read, all the saga, then read the others and bought the video lol RIP Barbara, I'm now going to get it out and read it again xxxx

Margaret Allan

Such sad news 😔 Thank you for your amazing books I can truly say I’ve read every single one of them . You were a true Yorkshire Lass . RIP

Leonard Eric Parton

Sorry to hear this sad news. Leeds born Barbara kindly sent me signed bookplates to insert into copies of her books.

Caroline Hamer (Nee Bennett)

I attended Mrs Bradford's school, Northcote and ..am still in contact with the daughter of Mrs Bradford's schoolfriend. I was shocked and saddened to learn of Mrs Bradfords death. Our old school was known for turning out strong women with a sense of duty and respect. Mrs Bradford embodied these traits and is a loss to the world. Truly "A woman of Substance"

Edna Elaine Pearson

Oh, Barbara Taylor Bradford, if you only knew how you encouraged me back in the late 70's when I was given a paperback copy (that I still have) of A Woman of Substance as a Christmas gift! I was a struggling, single mom with two kids that through counseling, our family was chosen to be recipients of Pontiac Central High School Band, Pontiac, Michigan, who provided Christmas for us.

Tanja Löschmann

I was shocked when I read Barbara died, but warmed to read that she lived her dreams. Her book "A Woman of Substance" inspired me from child to now 48 years. Last year I wrote a childrenbook. The main character is called Emma, just like the Emma in Barbara's book. Barbara was in my mind and heart a lot the last few months due to this. She is my inspiration to also be on the NY times Bestseller.

Mavis Lynch

RIP Barbara, be happy with Bob...she lived across the way from me and I knew her and her family well. God bless you xxx💞🙏

Michael John Weight

Stunning stories, having watched them all many times over. Never tire of them. Never to be repeated by anyone. God bless her for many happy hours of real entertainment.

National Literacy Trust

Barbara was a powerful ambassador for the National Literacy Trust not just because she was an advocate for our work, but because her books made reading irresistible. She intuitively understood that our mission was about social justice. We will miss her massively.

Maria Boyle

Despite global success, Barbara remained grounded. At the end of her annual book tours, we’d celebrate with fish & chips. I’d joke: “Look at us, two women from Yorkshire, living it up at The Dorchester,” and we’d share a laugh over a glass of fizz. RIP Barbara – you were the best.

Åsa Hellberg

Thank you! Rest in peace.

Stephanie Chorney

I remember my mom telling me about “Women of Substance”. In 2001 I was going through a lot, some positive (including pregnancy) and some negative (including Grandma dying) so I decided to read the book to distract myself. I read the first three books and fell in love. I have re-read those 3 books several times plus the rest of the series. Barbara Taylor Bradford will be missed.

MARIAELENA MORALES

REST IN PEACE, BARBARA🙏🏻🙏🏻. You will be miss, I always enjoyed reading your stories, They took me all around the world. Such a sad news!!

Jennifer Kasiah

I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I loved reading all of her books she wrote. I could never choose a favorite. She led an extraordinary life.

Monique Hofman-Ruigrok

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Barbara Taylor Bradford. I have read all her amazing books, she was one of my favorite authors. May she Rest In Peace.

May Feiteira

Am deeply saddened to hear of Mrs Bradford’s passing, my favorite author, she took me to so many places in her books, and I read them over and over. My deepest sympathies to her family and loved ones.

Debra Julius

My condolences to her family, friends and loving global fans.

Paula Nunes

A Woman of Substance was the first novel I read by the great Barbara Taylor Bradford, I own 3 copies, one is the original paperback I have read so many times I’ve lost count, one I purchased as a loaner (but never loaned out lol) and one is an original hardback copy. Because of that first book I have read every book she ever wrote. Her talent and her beautiful soul will be truly missed.

Aimee Hardy

She was the first author i read as an adult and she made me fall in love with reading her books took you to another place. I owe my love of books to her. A beautiful writer who's books will live on through others.

Gina Whited

I am very sorry for your loss. Barbara was a class act. Her books were a comfort to me when I was going through a divorce. I traveled to exotic places thanks to her. She was amazing!!

Martie Nutting

She was an amazing writer. Her stories really brought the reader into a mesmerising world. It is sad that there won't be any new books in the future.

Ariana

We are each the authors of our own lives, Emma. We live in what we have created. There is no way to shift the blame and no one else to accept the accolades. Barbara Taylor Bradford, A Woman of Substance (Emma Harte Saga #1) You and your books shaped my childhood. Thank you for the wonderful legacy, which will forever live on in everyone's hearts.

Louise Auty

As a fellow Leeds girl and former journalist, Barbara was an inspiration to me growing up in the 1980s. I started my journalism career just 10 miles away from the Yorkshire Post/Evening Post building. Her books were a companion in my younger days and she continued to inspire me throughout my 20 year career in local journalism.

Lee-ann Mccarley

Loved all of her books, A woman of substance is my favourite, just about to read another one of her books. Rest in Peace Barbara 🩷🩷

Tony Smith

RIB Barbara Taylor Bradford, one of the worlds greatest authors. You courage and ambition has inspired me. You where and still are a true woman of substance. Rest in peace, and join your husband. You may be gone, but never forgotten.

Kim Scott

I am so very very sorry to hear this vey sad news. My best author by a country mile xx

Patricia Gussin

Barbara has remained an inspiration throughout my writing and publishing career. I will never forget the emotional impact of reading "A Woman of Substance." I absolutely love her novels.

John Mitcham

Having met Barbara at two events, Haworth the home of the Brontë sisters & Harwood house, it was a pleasure to chat about her books & life locally .

Moses Oginni-Momodu

Barbara made the world so colourful with her sound mind and magic pen. She reminded me of Toni Morrison and Agatha Christie. She'll continue to live in the minds of those who read her books.

Lesley Kane

Had the pleasure of meeting Barbara and her husband Robert at a book signing in Glasgow. She will be missed.

Vickie Potter

Condolences to Barbara's family and friends. She is my favorite author and I own most of her novels and stories. Her contributions to world literature are tremendous and will never be forgotten. Thank you, Barbara Taylor Bradford, for all you have done for so many! Enjoy your reunion with your beloved Robert.

Dorothy Rollins

I have enjoyed reading her books. They were hard to put down especially the ones about Emma Harte. Rest in peace with your husband

Deborah Wright

I loved her books, especially The Woman of Substance series of books, many of the stories, gave me strength in my own life. I was hoping, when I opened the email, It would be about a new book release, not her death. A great honor would be if they could make movies out of her wonderful books.

Rachel Abugov

On my bookshelf is my third copy of A Woman of Substance. I wore out the first two copies from reading them so many times. The only other books that I have worn out are Jane Eyre and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. All classics in their own right. May her memory be a blessing.

Weronika Umińska

Thank You Barbara for showing us how to be a Woman of Substance.

Aine Cryts

May you rest in sweet peace. Thanks for bringing your writing and many smiles to this world 🙂

Cecilia Sheppard

Barbara Taylor Bradford's books were a great source of entertainment and inspiration to me. "A Woman of Substance" fired my imagination and impacted my own writing. I did not have the pleasure of meeting her personally, but she meant a great deal to me. Rest well.

Jenny McArthur

Rest in peace our beautiful Barbara.🥰

Chris Broens-Geurts

Love all her books, but especially the Emma Harte saga.

Janet Bainbridge

Sad news, read lot of her book, my old time favorite book Woman of a Substance.

Karen Wyles

Beautiful Barbara, your books touched my heart everytime, especially those about Emma Harte and her family. My heartfelt condolences to your family and loved ones at this sad time 💔. You are all part of English history and we are very proud to been able to enjoy such a special journey of literary excellence that your books have given to us and the world. R.I.P with the angels sweet lady xx

Diane Lovett

Loved you since Emma & Blackie & Woman of Substance is still my Favourite book ever. Vale Barbara

Karen Hermansen

I loved Barbara's books. Her writing was so good. She will be missed.

Nikolay Golovachev

I deeply regret the death of my beloved author of A Woman of Substance - my first book of hers. Then I continued to follow arrival of her new novels like an Act of Will, and others. I made recommendations to my friends to read BTB novels.

Mrs Anne Langley

So sorry to hear this news, I’ve loved Barbara’s books and really enjoyed the series ‘ Woman of Substance ‘, I couldn’t put it down. Rest in peace Barbara.

Philomene Hippolyte

Have been reading her books since the woman of substance came out, followed her on social media, her books inspire me no end and she will be sorely missed. The angels has decided its time for you to come home. Sincere condolences to the family, please stay strong during g this sad time, may she rest in eternal peace 🙏 ❤️

Francine Lebreton

Rest in peace beautiful Lady, you were my favorite writer. I have love all your books

Yvette Jeter

Condolences from a fan. A Woman of Substance was the first novel I read. After that reading became a large part of my life. I will never forget that book. I am 75 years old.

Lauren Pavin

How do you meet a woman like Barbara Taylor Bradford? You don’t. She meets you, with a cunning wit and an open heart. You listen. She talks. Barbara spoke so women would listen, so men would bow. She will be missed and she will be forever loved.

Gail Smith

Very sad to hear of Barbara’s passing, I’ve read every single book of hers and will certainly miss her fabulous books. Rest in peace