About Wendy Thompson Wendy Thompson, M.A., is an educational gerontologist and professional writer who has had Alopecia Areata since she was a child. Books by Wendy Thompson Mental Fitness for Life 7 Steps to Healthy Aging by (author) Sandra Cusack & Wendy Thompson Alopecia Areata Understanding and Coping with Hair Loss by (author) Wendy Thompson & Jerry Shapiro