Beautiful Scars: A Life Redefined
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Description
"Kilee's spirit shines through her every word. Beautiful Scars is a down-to-earth primer on how to let our hearts define us, not our scars." -- J.R. Martinez, Actor, U.S. Army veteran, bestselling author, and burn survivor A moment can change everything ... Kilee Brookbank was a typical sixteen-year-old, but her last ordinary day erupted in an explosion that consumed her house, burning forty-five percent of her body and sending her to the brink of death. After thirty-eight days of surgeries, skin grafts, physical therapy, and excruciating pain, Kilee had to discover how to live again. With unwavering support from her mom, Lori, and the rest of her family, Kilee faced her journey with determination, strength, and a positive attitude that inspired not only her community, but people around the world. Told together by Kilee and Lori, Beautiful Scars is a story of recovery, healing, and hope, reminding us all that we're never powerless, never alone, and that each challenge we face helps make us the people we are meant to be. Now a thriving college student, Kilee has become an author, advocate, and philanthropist focused on helping other young burn survivors and their families. She has met with individual survivors and their parents and spoken to school groups, burn camps and civic organizations across the country. Her charity, the Kilee Gives Back Foundation, has raised more than $300,000 for Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati, and Kilee has partnered with Shriners Hospitals to promote its national Be Burn Aware campaign. ... It's what you do with each moment that defines you. A portion of the proceeds from sales of Beautiful Scars: A Life Redefined will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children-Cincinnati. Features eight-page color photo insert!
Product Details
Price
$19.95
$18.55
Publisher
Kicam Projects, LLC
Publish Date
November 14, 2017
Pages
296
Dimensions
5.4 X 8.4 X 0.8 inches | 0.9 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780998521633
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About the Author
Kilee Brookbank is a college student, shoe fanatic, animal lover - and burn survivor. Severely injured when a gas leak caused her house to explode in November 2014, Kilee was hospitalized for thirty-eight days before returning home to a life of new challenges and a new "normal." Kilee, who attends Xavier University, created the Kilee Gives Back Foundation in 2015 to support other young people and their families through times of crisis. Kilee, who has appeared on The Doctors and Inside Edition, is also the author of the children's book Digger the Hero Dog.
Reviews
"Beautiful Scars is a story of recovery, healing, and hope, reminding us all that we're never powerless, never alone, and that each challenge we face helps make us the people we are meant to be."--Namrata Ganti, Red Pillows Blog (11/09/2017)
"This book is such a feel good read. Kilee doesn't want people to feel sorry for her and what she's been through. She has such a positive attitude throughout this story..."-- (10/10/2017)
"If you want an amazing story to read, look no further. Kilee and her mother, Lori, are wonderful women. ... This is one book that has to be an addition to everyone's shelves."-- (11/16/2017)
"This personal story is a great read for young people recovering from trauma, who will be able to relate to Kilee's pain and will be inspired and encouraged by her determination and optimism. It's also a beautiful reading experience for mothers and daughters learning to love and support each other as their relationships flourish into adulthood.
Beautiful Scars is a story of hope and inspiration, especially for young women and their mothers."
--Foreword Reviews, 5 stars (09/22/2017)Kilee's resilience compelled the family to create an avenue to bring to light powerful stories of survival with the goal of supporting charitable endeavors and organizations...huge inspiration here.
-- (06/20/2017)"This book is such a feel good read. Kilee doesn't want people to feel sorry for her and what she's been through. She has such a positive attitude throughout this story..."-- (10/10/2017)
"Beautiful Scars is Kilee's story, one of resilience, of triumph and determination. Five out of five scars!"
-- (11/09/2017)"If you want an amazing story to read, look no further. Kilee and her mother, Lori, are wonderful women. ... This is one book that has to be an addition to everyone's shelves."-- (11/16/2017)
