Things Get Better
By (Author) Katie Piper
Quercus Publishing
Quercus Publishing
20th February 2013
3rd January 2013
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Coping with / advice about personal, social and health topics
Assertiveness, motivation, self-esteem and positive mental attitude
362.88092
Paperback
304
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 26mm
249g
To look and listen to the extraordinary Katie Piper, it is difficult to comprehend the severe trauma she suffered from a brutal rape and acid attack which left her with deep physical and emotional scars. These terrible events would have crushed most people, but through her positive outlook and sheer determination, Katie has become inspirational to millions and living proof that no matter what life throws at you, if you work hard and believe - things will get better.
Katie now begins to answer the question that everyone wants to know - 'Where did you find the courage' She shares the key steps and support that led to her emotional recovery and acknowledges the pain we have all felt at times, whether suffering a breakup, life change or more serious trauma. Drawing on her own experiences and letters from other survivors, Katie shows with spectacular compassion that we can all find the strength within to carry on.'A touching and truly inspirational book' Closer magazine. * Closer magazine *
'Inspiring, honest and incredibly helpful' Mumsnet. * Mumsnet *
'A sweet and simple guide to how we can all make our lives better' Star magazine. * Star magazine *
Katie Piper is a presenter and charity campaigner. In 2008 she survived a rape and acid attack that left her facially disfigured. Her moving Channel 4 documentary was watched by 3.5 million viewers. Katie founded her own charity to help people living with burns and scars and recently received a prestigious Woman of the Year award.