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Beautiful
- A Beautiful Girl. An Evil Man. One Inspiring True Story of Courage.
- Narrated by: Emilia Fox
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
"I heard a horrible screaming sound, like an animal being slaughtered ... then I realised it was me."
When Katie Piper was 24, her life was near perfect. Young and beautiful, she was well on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a model.
But then she met Daniel Lynch on Facebook and her world quickly turned into a nightmare....
After being held captive and brutally raped by her new boyfriend, Katie was subjected to a vicious acid attack. Within seconds, this bright and bubbly girl could feel her looks and the life she loved melting away. Beautiful is the moving true story of how one young woman had her mind, body and spirit cruelly snatched from her and how she inspired millions with her fight to get them back.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-03-15
excellent as usual.
excellent book about how strong the human sprit can be and how important it is to never give up
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- Jolyon
- 13-04-17
Harrowing but inspirational
This is hard to listen to not because of a bad reading or poor story telling but very challenging subject matter. Yet in the face of evil you find some truly inspirational messages coming through.
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- Shazza
- 20-10-20
courage and strength
story is the exact words as the title, "beautiful"... thebawfhl memories of the attack and rape but the strength even at the lowest points that there is also beautiful people out there.
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- Shamara Johnson
- 14-08-18
The best book ever!!!!
What a truly amazing and strong woman Katie Piper is. Am sure this book will go down in history for us all to learn that when life gives us lemons we really can make lemonade.
I personally want to thank Katie for sharing her story and teaching us all that we can always find our way out of darkness one step at a time.
Ps the documentary was only a snap shot of the story, hearing the book gives you the full story alongside tips and examples on how to overcome fear.
Amazing!!!!! and thank you Katie for sharing your story.
I loved the relationship you built with the doctor.
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- Emily
- 19-07-14
Inspiring
Would you listen to Beautiful again? Why?
I would listen to Beautiful again as it was an inspiring audiobook. It detailed the life of Katie before and after the attack. Listening to her struggles and strength in dealing with them was inspiring and humbling.
What other book might you compare Beautiful to, and why?
I'm not sure what I would compare beautiful to as I haven't listened to anything similar. It is very unique. Though it does illustrate the importance society places on external beauty.
What does Emilia Fox bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Emilia Fox as an actress was able to bring the characters in Katie's autobiography to life by changing accents.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It is a book I wanted to listen too all in one sitting. As a listener you want to know what happens next: how Katie dealt with one struggle after another with the attack and ultimately enduring multiple operations.
Any additional comments?
Katie's autobiography should be listened to by everyone, particularly women. It detailed an abusive relationship - flagging warning signs of this.It is also the story of a survivor, she went through every woman's worst nightmare and overcame it.
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- miss emma c thomas
- 24-03-17
inspirational young woman
fantastic book, very touching and inspirational well done Katie piper you've beaten those monsters x
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- K L P
- 27-07-20
Inspirational
a truly incredible story of such a beautiful soul's journey and strength. Beyond heartbreaking what Katie has been through, but her beauty, strength and tenacity is truly captivating and she's a complete inspiration.
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- S.A.M
- 29-05-18
A very brave and inspirational lady
It is a horrifying tale. A totally senseless act committed by an idiot for an evil sadistic egotist is turned from despairing to inspiring by a brave intelligent lady.
Thank you Katie Piper for telling your tale and therefore giving so much hope to so many. Not necessarily burns victims but anyone facing adversity.
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- Chris Taylor
- 24-08-21
inspirational
a truly inspirational story of a woman who went through hell but discovered she could endure and emerge stronger by showing immense courage and with the love and support of some good people. lovely narration too
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- carole
- 28-01-24
inspirational
unimaginable strength pure light where there is darkness thanks for sharing your story, all the best for your foundation
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