Katie Piper – författare

Britain''s most inspiring young woman helps give others the courage to cope with life''s challenges, through personal anecdotes and expert advice.

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.

''Katie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She''s a hero'' MARIAN KEYESThe heartbreaking, inspiring and uplifting story of Katie Piper''s journey from recovery to new beginnings, motherhood and finding love. Since the rape and acid attack that left her disfigured, Katie Piper has rebuilt her life one piece at a time. Katie shares her experiences as her life changed in ways she never thought possible. Behind her brave face and public success, Katie''s story is as heartbreaking as inspirational, as she faced medical procedures, terrifying flashbacks and fears for the future. But as Katie found her Prince Charming - and became a mother against the odds - she experienced both the wonder and anxiety of starting a new, loving family. You will both smile and cry as you join Katie on her highs and lows. With her trademark warmth, honesty and courage, Katie Piper takes you by the hand through her story, showing that no matter how lost you feel in life, you are never alone.Join Katie this December on her journey to confidence in her new book:CONFIDENCE: THE SECRET''We could all take a leaf out of Katie''s book. She has overcome more than anyone else I know'' CHERYL''Katie is one of the most inspirational people I have ever met'' SIMON COWELL

''Positive affirmations helped me in my darkest times to focus on my health and happiness, and to remember I was not alone. I know how well they worked for me in regaining my life, and now I want to share them with you.'' Katie Piper. Start your Day with Katie is a page-a-day book of Katie Piper''s most powerful inspirational thoughts, plus quotes and mantras that helped give her courage and hope after her rape and acid attack. With Katie''s guiding messages, you can begin every day on the right track. Let these affirmations help you find happiness and inner strength. They are one of the tools that Katie Piper used to rebuild her life. Keep this book with you or by your bedside table to turn to any time you need a little help in finding peace or inspiration.

''Confidence is about empowerment. It''s about valuing who you are, not what you want to do or how you look. It''s about finding the courage to live the life you want, the way you want. Don''t look for happiness in other people, find it in yourself.'' Katie Piper Katie Piper is Britain''s most inspiring woman: a campaigner, a bestselling author, a mother, and a role model to us all as a voice of recovery and resilience. Since the acid attack that left her severely burned, she has refused to give her attackers the satisfaction of being the girl whose life they ruined - and she has emerged the other side happier, braver and more confident than ever. Katie shares her experiences, advice and encouragement to help build up self-esteem and find true happiness. Join Katie on her journey to confidence - with her guidance, you can achieve the things you might never have thought possible. ''When it comes to confidence, we could all take a leaf out of Katie''s book. She has overcome more than anyone else I know'' CHERYL''Katie Piper has an attitude to life that can make anything bearable. She''s a hero'' MARIAN KEYES

Whether you''re only just becoming a mum for the first time or you have children who are growing up faster than you could have ever imagined, motherhood can feel like the most joyful and yet the most daunting of times. But you''re not alone. From the moment I knew my first baby was a girl I started to plan, hope and dream. I couldn''t wait to experience that special bond, but I also wondered how I''d feel about being a working mum, how I''d hold on to the person I am. I also knew that the world has changed so much since I was growing up. What advice, values and role models would help give my daughter the confidence and strength to cope with all that might come her way - and to give her an open mind and warm heart? And how would I guide her through the issues girls face today? This is my journey in motherhood: my experiences, hopes and fears - with my mum''s stories of raising me, a parenting expert''s advice and empowering exercises - to guide you from those first wobbly moments to being a happy, healthy mum and raising feisty, independent children who aren''t afraid to be themselves - and to go for the life they want. Katie PiperFrom Mother to Daughter is about motherhood, about what you learn as a mother and the things you would tell your daughter and most of all it''s Katie and Diane'' Piper''s celebration of the incredible power of mother-daughter relationships.