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The shocking story of how exceptionally violent abuse turned one girl to desperate self-harm before turning her life around.Growing up, Sophie carried a terrible secret. She was her father's slave, in the most horrific ways imaginable. At just a few months old she was adopted by a couple that seemed comfortably well off and perfectly respectable to the outside world. But behind closed doors, Sophie's childhood was a living hell. Her father spent the next decade grooming her for abuse and when Sophie's mother left for good, that very night, he told Sophie that from now on she would sleep in his bed. Unable to cope, Sophie spiralled into suicidal misery. She began to self-harm to try and escape the agony. But one day she went too far and at 16, ended up in a psychiatric unit. It was here that she finally confronted the horrors of home and began the painful journey of rebuilding her life. A phenomenally courageous woman, Sophie now works for the Samaritans and helps other young people in need. Harrowing yet compelling, this is a searing and truly inspirational account of overcoming the worst abuse and self-harm.

Follow the wise words of one of the world's best-loved authors to lead a happier life.Are you more Marianne than Elinor, Lydia rather than Lizzy? Be More Jane will teach you to address life with more sense and less prejudice, taking useful lessons from the novels and letters of Jane Austen, one of the world’s best-loved writers. Times may change, but many of our problems remain the same. Sophie Andrews, a young Janeite, knows from personal experience that in times of trouble, or just on matters of friendship, family and love, answers are to be found in the pages of Miss Austen’s novels.

Learn about life from heroines of every era.Having brought you the wisdom of Austen in Be More Jane, eager reader Sophie Andrews joins forces with her sister Charlotte and turns her attention to what can be learned from the heroines of other stories from past and present. Whatever your taste in authors, there will be strong female characters you can relate to, from Jo March, the tiger-sister in Little Women, to Eleanor Oliphant, the socially bemused heroine of Gail Honeyman's prize-winning first novel. There are spirited young women such as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, and Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series; and then there are the survivors – July in The Long Song and Katniss Everdene in The Hunger Games. Sophie and Charlotte show how these six inspirational young women can inspire you and guide you through life's challenges. Whether you are faced with hard times at home, in love, or at work, these characters have something to teach you.

Take INSPIRATION and LIFE LESSONS from one of the world’s BEST-LOVED WRITERS.Jane Austen expert Sophie Andrews, aka @laughingwithlizzie, knows from experience that answers on coping with life’s trials and tribulations can be found in the pages of Jane Austen’s novels and letters.Whether you are looking for advice on matters of friendship, family or love, or seeking guidance on self-belief, gratitude or happiness, Be More Jane offers important lessons from Jane herself, as well as from the characters in her beloved books.Take tips from Elizabeth Bennet on finding the fun in life, learn the importance of strong sibling bonds from the Dashwood sisters and follow Jane’s advice on being patient in your search for love.Illustrated with beautiful, colourful artworks that bring Austen’s world to life, Be More Jane encourages you to channel your inner Austen and will inspire you to live life with more sense and less prejudice.

Discover The Ultimate Jane Austen Quiz Book with over 1,000 questions to celebrate her 250th birthday!How many sisters does Elinor Dashwood have?Who invites Lydia Bennet to Brighton?How many years have passed since Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth last saw each other?In celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, put your knowledge to the test and take the ultimate quiz. Inside you'll find over 1,000 questions covering everything from Austen's own life and the inspiration for her novels to the trials and tribulations of her beloved characters.Each quiz is split into three levels of difficulty to suit everyone, from casual fans to Austen aficionados. Challenge your friends and family to find out who is the ultimate Jane Austen expert.