Lizzie's Books
Be Beautiful, Be You
Liguori, MO – Lizzie Velasquez, 23, whose positive outlook despite having a rare condition made her a sought-after motivational speaker, hopes her book, Be Beautiful, Be You, will inspire young adults who struggle with self-image and self-esteem. Set for release September 1, 2012, by Liguori Publications, the book offers readers a close-up look into Lizzie’s journey to find beauty within and shares her message of staying true to oneself.
Lizzie’s undiagnosed syndrome prevents her body from storing fat and building muscle. This syndrome, which is known to affect only two others worldwide, has made her life a study in contradictions. She eats whatever she wants, yet cannot move a weigh scale past 60 or so pounds. In a time when many people change their appearance in order to feel accepted, she has accepted herself with extraordinarily positive self-esteem. Her attitude, not her syndrome, is contagious.
The book, her second, shares her advice on being unique, how to make and keep good friends, dealing with bullying and negativity, the art of personal meditation, talking to God in your own words, and setting realistic goals. Woven throughout are Lizzie’s personal experiences, as well as those shared by readers of her first book, Lizzie Beautiful. The book’s core theme, to love yourself as the gift of God you are, will resonate with anyone who struggles with self-esteem.
Liguori Publications is a collaborative ministry of Redemptorist priests and brothers and lay staff whose mission is to spread the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world through its publications. Liguorian magazine is one of the nation’s leading Catholic periodicals. Liguori also produces trade books, youth and catechetical materials for parishes and religious education programs, parish bulletins, and devotional and educational pamphlets. For more information, call 1-800-325-9521 or visit Liguori.org.
Lizzie Beautiful
Lizzie Velásquez opens her soul and shares her remarkable story, giving us an inspiring
testimony. She reveals intimate details about her struggles living in a society that places great emphasis on outer appearance. Also read never-before-seen journal entries Lizzie's mother wrote to Lizzie as a child. Lizzie gives you reasons to find hope and faith that can be infused into everything you do, so that you - too - can achieve your dreams. This book, whether read by an individual or shared as a group, becomes a tool to discover that beauty is unique to each of us.
Available now at Amazon
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$19.95, full color
